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How Zombie Debt Works
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Zombie debt is debt that has been proclaimed uncollectable by a lender, who then sells it to a collection agency. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Who was Marco Polo?
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Marco Polo was an 11th-century Italian explorer responsible for bringing information about China to Europe. Read about Marco Polo and his biography.
10 Legendary Baseball Curses
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What are some legendary baseball curses? Learn about legendary baseball curses at HowStuffWorks.
Sorry, but Only People in Their 30s Can Answer These Questions!
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Are you an older Millennial? If so, you're going to ace this quiz about all things cultural and factual! Let's get going!
10 Ways Watches Have Evolved
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Portable timepieces have existed since the mid-1500s, but modern wristwatches are about 100 years old. Learn about watch evolution at HowStuffWorks.
Why are fishermen superstitious of bananas?
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Fishing superstition says that bananas and suitcases are bad luck for boats. Learn where fishing superstitions came from and why they're still around.
10 'Ugliest' Monkey Species: Unconventional Beauty in Primates
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Some monkeys win the genetic lottery. Others? Not so much. The ugliest monkey isn't a single species—it's a whole gallery of primates that make you do a double take, then wonder if evolution was playing a prank.
The Best-selling Beer in America Isn't From the U.S.
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Beer is as much a part of American culture as burgers and baseball. Look at any tailgating party, Sunday cookout, after-work happy hour or marathon recovery tents; you'll see that ice-cold beer has become a ubiquitous social staple. And the best-selling beer in America reflects trends in consumer preferences.
How to Find Eco-friendly Products
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What's the smartest step you can take to help reduce pollution and live in a more sustainable way?
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?