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Why do girls wear pink and boys wear blue?
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Gender color preferences is currently under study in order to determine why girls and boys prefer different colors. Learn about gender color studies.
14 Best-Selling Books Repeatedly Rejected by Publishers
Some popular books initially struggled to see the light of day. Learn about 14 best-selling books that were repeatedly rejected by publishers.
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
10 Unusual Investments
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Unusual investments can often net a financial windfall. Read our list of the top 10 unusual investments that are popular today at HowStuffWorks.
The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.
10 Political Scandals
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Politicians have given the world plenty to talk about over the years. See our list of 10 political scandals, including Watergate.
How 'Junkyard Wars' Works
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TLC's "Junkyard Wars" puts two teams head to head in a race to build a specific, complicated, working machine out of trash. Go behind the scenes of the game show WE watch.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.
How Gizmondo Works
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The Gizmondo is a handheld gaming console -- but it's also an MP3 player, a camera, a movie player, and a GPS reciever. Learn what else the Gizmondo can do and what sets it apart from other portable gaming units.
Can You Unscramble These Celebrity Names?
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Byeocne, Darke and Maondna may be easy names to unscramble, but what about Enjnferi Awlernec? If you're an entertainment brainiac, this quiz will be a breeze. Can you unscramble these celebrity names?