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Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
Shallots Are Onions' Cute Little Cousins
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Belonging to the same family as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic, shallots look like small, elongated onions but with a sweeter, milder flavor.
Where Have All the Seashells Gone?
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All that seashell collecting you've been doing actually hurts the environment.
5 Autumn Apples
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Grown in many parts of the globe, modern apples come in more than 7,500 varieties. Check out the top 5 autumn apples for your pleasure.
Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?
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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?
How Police Cars Work
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Police cars are built to be much more durable that civilian model cars. Read all about police cars and how they are manufactured.
How Surge Protectors Work
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One piece of equipment you need at home is a surge protector. They safeguard your high-tech electronic devices from power surges. But how do you know which ones are best?
How Creating an Online Business Works
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Creating an online business is a great way to make a buck. Learn about starting an online business and how to make it work for you.
Can You Buy Your Own Debt for Pennies on the Dollar?
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Can you buy your own debt and stop the harassing calls? HowStuffWorks Now looks at the world of debt collectors to find out.
Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?
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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.