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Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.
Can humans start an earthquake?
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Earthquakes are "natural" disasters, right? Yes, but that doesn't mean the shifting plates that cause them can't be aggravated by human industry.
Why Are School Buses Yellow?
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The iconic "school bus yellow" was the invention of an educator named Frank Cyr. But if yellow is so good for visibility, why don't all fire trucks use it too?
Can You Complete These Nirvana Lyrics?
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Nirvana may be long disbanded, but their songs will be around forever. Do you know enough about their music to even attempt this quiz? Do you know enough Nirvana songs to ace this lyrics quiz? Let's find out.
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
How do planets form?
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Planets and how they form are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about planets and planet formation.
How LSD Works
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LSD, also sometimes known as acid or Electric Kool-Aid, was the drug of choice for hippies. What made LSD so popular and what are acid trips like?
10 Reasonably Safe Alternative Investments
10 reasonably safe alternative investments are explained in this article by HowStuffWorks.com. Check out these investments that could make you breathe a little easier.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
How BIOS Works
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The basic input-output system (BIOS) is the first thing you see when you turn on your computer. Learn all about BIOS.