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Perennial Flowers Image Gallery
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These perennial flower pictures will dazzle you with knowledge and bright imagery. Sit back, smell the roses, and check out these perennial flower pictures.
Can Genealogy Sites Use Your DNA However They Want?
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Critics worry that when you send your DNA to Ancestry.com for personal analysis it can be used for other purposes. HowStuffWorks checks out whether these fears are warranted.
Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet
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On Sept. 7, 1936, the last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in Tasmania, Australia. But there are those who believe these animals still live.
How Geniuses Work
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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.
How Gold Works
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We love it. We wear it glittering around our necks and sparkling at our ears, wrists and feet. We pass it down to our children and hoard it in secret stashes. Why is this precious metal so prized?
1973-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix
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The 1973-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix had to juggle performance, safety, and economy. Learn the history and see photos of the 1973-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?
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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!
Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?
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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?
10 Mundane Traditions with Strange Origins
Some seemingly normal traditions have a strange history. Check out 10 mundane traditions with strange origins at HowStuffWorks.