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5 Successful Counterfeiters
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Successful counterfeiters are becoming more and more rare. Read the tales of some of the most famous and successful counterfeiters ever caught.
Point d'Alençon Lace Will Always Be the Queen of Lace
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Point d'Alençon Lace is a needlepoint lace that originated in Alençon, France. It's delicate and rare and takes years to master.
How Fatal Familial Insomnia Works
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Fatal familial insomnia is a rare genetic variation of the debilitating sleeping disorder. Learn more about FFI at HowStuffWorks.
Nebelung Cat: A Long-haired, Silver-tipped Beauty
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Mysterious, elegant and quietly affectionate, the Nebelung cat is a rare breed that enchants cat lovers with its shimmering coat and reserved nature.
Is a Rooster a Chicken? Can a Chicken Become a Rooster?
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Spontaneous sex reversal in chickens is pretty rare, but it does happen. Find out how Miss Lucille became Mr. Lucille.
5 Inherited Skin Problems
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These 5 inherited skin problems are rare genetic disorders affecting the largest organ. Learn about 5 inherited skin problems.
Dental Work and Pericarditis
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Dental work can lead to pericarditis, a rare infection. Take a look at the symptoms, treatments and connection between dental work and pericarditis.
10 Strangest Mass Hysterias
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Mass hysteria epidemics are not as rare as you might think. Learn some super strange mass hysteria at HowStuffWorks.
How Roundabouts Work
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Roundabouts aren't all that complicated, but they're still relatively rare in the U.S., especially when compared with France.
What the Stuff?!: 5 Bizarre Facts About the Coelacanth
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The coelacanth is an order of bottom-dwelling, carnivorous ocean fish that grow up to 6 and a half feet long and weigh up to 200 pounds. But they're not just huge and crazy ugly - they're also one of the most interesting animals in all of biology.