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How Many Butts in a Buttload?
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If you've ever expressed the charming idea that you have a buttload of something, you may have wondered what the measure of a buttload actually is and where the phrase came from.
How Can You Tell if a Chicken Egg Is Fertilized?
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How can you tell if a chicken egg is fertilized or not? HowStuffWorks answers the age-old question.
Who's in Charge of Investigating Deaths in Antarctica?
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Jurisdiction over criminal matters in Antarctica could be a complicated thing. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Flax Seed: What You Need to Know
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Flax seed can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about flax seed and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
Stretch Marks
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Stretch makes are a common beauty skin problem. Learn about how stretch marks work at HowStuffWorks.
Human-caused CO2 Emissions Could Decrease Grain Protein, Risking Health of Millions
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How would human-caused carbon dioxide emissions affect the world's grains? Learn about a risk of nutrition deficiency in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Messy Legacy of the Columbus Day Holiday
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As more states are swapping Columbus Day celebrations for Indigenous Peoples' Day observances, does Columbus Day still have any relevance?
What Was in Peter the Great's Cabinet of Curiosities?
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Peter the Great was a feared leader but also an intellectual. Learn about Peter the Great and Peter the Great's love of academia and collectibles.
How The Nature Conservancy Works
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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.
10 Innovations in Water Purification
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As far back as 1500 B.C.E., people were trying to purify water to make it drinkable. And we're still at it. Today inventors use tools as simple as clay and as sophisticated as carbon nanotubes to bring clean water to the world.