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What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

How Printer Ink Works

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Printer ink is a common part of your everyday life that you might not know much about. Explore the history and future of printer ink.

These 35 Trivia Questions Will Separate Americans From the Rest the World

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How American are you? Or are you not American at all? Here are 35 of the most American questions to test your wits about this great country. If you think you know everything about the food, work, sports, entertainment and history of the U.S.A., test your skills here.

Why do civilizations collapse?

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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?

What is the extrasensory brain?

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The extra sensory brain may be responsible for ESP and possible paranormal experiences. See if the extra sensory brain exists at HowStuffWorks.

How to Make a Gurgling Kettle

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Making a gurgling kettle will complete your Halloween decorations and costume. Learn how to make a gurgling kettle at HowStuffWorks.

How Police Sketches Work

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Police sketches are a routine part of law enforcement investigations. Read more about police sketches at HowStuffWorks.

How the James Webb Space Telescope Works

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will look back in time to see the earliest stars in creation, and serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Ready to meet the mighty Webb?

Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations

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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.

She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know

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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.

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