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5 Things You Didn't Know About the Winter Solstice
For centuries, ancient cultures celebrated the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, as the "day the sun came back." Here are five enlightening facts about the winter solstice.
Why Do People Lie About Things That Are Easily Disproved?
Politicians and celebrities often lie or exaggerate claims that can be easily verified, but why?
How Do You Sleep When Sailing Solo for 4,000 Miles?
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Four weeks and 4,000 miles is a long time to get by on catnaps during a solo sailing race.
Are Mules, Burros and Jackasses All Donkeys?
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Are these strong and dependable animals all the same? If so, why the different names? If not, what makes them different?
What's the difference between a mammoth and a mastodon?
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Mammoths and mastodons have a few significant differences. Learn more about the difference between the prehistoric animals at HowStuffWorks.
Can you hold your pee so long your bladder ruptures?
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Could holding your pee for a long time have serious consequences? Find out if holding your pee too long can cause your bladder to rupture.
7 Cool Facts About Will Rogers, Cowboy, Humorist, Self-declared President
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Born on Nov. 4, 1879, Will Rogers was a beloved humorist, film star, cowboy, newspaper columnist and social commentator. HowStuffWorks gets to know him.
Quiz: Can You Tell Climate Change Fact From Fiction?
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Think you can tell the facts from myths of climate change? Find out with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Why would you put a smoothie in a bowl?
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Smoothies are perfectly fine slurped through a straw, so why would you need a bowl? Find out about this hearty twist on smoothies.
Which NBA Player Are You?
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If you're a basketball fan, then this is sure to be a treat for you. Are you curious to find out which major basketball star you are? Take this quiz to see who you'll get.