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How Dry Cleaning Works
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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.
Can you delay dementia?
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Can you delay dementia? You can't prevent dementia, but you can slow its onset. Learn how to delay dementia by keeping your mind and body limber.
How Rubber Works
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Rubber is an elastomer, a large molecule that can be stretched and returned to its original shape. Learn why rubber is so stretchy and how we make it.
10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson
The late marine biologist Rachel Carson's groundbreaking book, "Silent Spring," debuted 60 years ago as one of the finest works of nature writing ever.
Anne Frank's Diary Is Still Spilling Its Secrets
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Since 'The Diary of Anne Frank' was first published in 1947, scholars have dissected every page. HowStuffWorks looks at the new Anne that has emerged.
Can a Restrictive Covenant Be Removed From a Property?
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Restrictive covenants help enforce standards and uniformity in neighborhoods. But they can also ban you from building fences, adding a pool and even cutting down trees. So how can you get out a restrictive covenant?
The Sneakerheads Swag Quiz
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Sneakerheads are sneaker-obsessed, and help keep the sneaker market growing and growing. Take our quiz to find out if you have what it takes to be called a sneakerhead.
Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
How St. Patrick's Day Works
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There's more to St. Patrick's Day than beer and gaudy green attire. Learn about the story, the saint, the shamrocks and the famous Blarney Stone.
10 Amazing Green Cities
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Sure, the Emerald City looked green, but you won't need green-tinted glasses to see how environmentally friendly the cities on this list are. What makes a city amazingly green?