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The IRS Already Has Our Data So Why Do We Still File Taxes?
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At least 30 countries have return-free filing systems, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom. Why doesn't the U.S.?
What Is Foie Gras, and Why Is It Being Banned?
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Foie gras, the French delicacy of fattened duck liver, is now banned in NYC. Why? Because it's considered unethical. HowStuffWorks looks at the dish.
Why Did the U.S. Experience a Coin Shortage?
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Just when America seemed to be getting over the great toilet paper shortage, the next thing in short supply was coins. But why?
Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important?
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The Iowa caucus is one of the most important in the presidential election process. HowStuffWorks looks at why a win here is so critical to candidates.
Why do GPS systems give wrong directions?
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GPS direction is determined by a combination of signals. Learn about GPS direction and why GPS systems sometimes route drivers down a closed road or an unsuitable drive.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
Why Is the World So Captivated by the Mona Lisa?
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Da Vinci's Mona Lisa stands as, arguably, one of the world's most famous paintings. HowStuffWorks takes a look at why she perpetually fascinates.
Why do the entry doors to most homes open inward, while in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward?
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Have you ever noticed that in most all homes, the entry doors open inward, but in most public buildings, the entry doors open outward. Why is this? Read this article to find out.
Why Does Hydrogen Peroxide Bubble When You Put It on a Cut?
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Hydrogen peroxide is something that is used to clean cuts. Have you ever wondered why it foams when placed on a cut? Learn about hydrogen peroxide.
Why do some people learn new languages easily and some don't?
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Some people learn new languages easily and for other people the process can take several years. Find out why some people learn new languages easily.