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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes

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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.

All About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal

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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Abundance estimates place the total vaquita population at about 10 individuals.

The Sewol Ferry Tragedy Started as a High School Field Trip

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The Sewol Ferry tragedy remains one of the most devastating events in South Korea's modern history. On April 16, 2014, the MV Sewol, an ill-fated ferry carrying 476 passengers, capsized during a routine trip to Jeju Island. Among the passengers were 250 high school students from Danwon High School on a field trip, making the tragedy even more heartrending.

Fattest Cat in the World Weighed More Than a 4-Year-Old Child

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In 1986, Himmy the cat set a record no cat will ever be able to beat — at least not in the eyes of the Guinness World Records. The organization named Himmy the fattest cat in the world. About a decade later, in 1998, Guinness decided it would no longer award this record as it didn't want to encourage pet owners to overfeed their cats in hopes of dethroning Himmy.

Is There Science to Back Up the Stereotypes About Only Children?

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Is there any truth to stereotypes about only children? Learn more about only children personalities in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Scientists Can Induce Visual Hallucinations by Showing You This Annoying Video

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Researchers have discovered a way to trigger and control a visual hallucination without drugs, illness or direct brain stimulation.

Brown v. Board Wasn't the First Case to Challenge Jim Crow in Schools

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Brown v. Board was a landmark case that advanced the fight against segregation laws, but it was a long road to get there. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Flickr, Tumblr, Scribd: Why Dropping Vowels From Brand Names Is So Popular

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Flickr, Scribd, Qzzr - kicking the vowels out of words is a trend for companies. What's the appeal? Visit HowStuffWorks Now to find out.

Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February

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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.

Ridiculous History: The Great Moon Hoax of August 1835

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On Aug. 25, 1835, The New York Sun ran the first of several newspaper columns on the moon's geography, vegetation and humanoid inhabitants. There was just one problem.

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