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Could We Build Our Own Gundams?
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Well, heck yeah, we can, and we have. Let's take a look.
The Light and Airy Lyre Has Plucked Its Way Through the Ages
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The lyre is a small U-shaped harp that has appeared all over the world, from the ancient Greco-Roman culture, to India, Africa and beyond. Do people still play this ancient stringed instrument?
How Escargot Evolved From Snail Snack to Treat for the Elite
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Escargot is a delicacy of snails that's common in many European countries like France, Spain and Portugal. But what do snails even taste like and how are they prepared?
Who Decides What Goes on Postage Stamps?
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The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee decides which ideas make the cut as possible postage stamps. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.
10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes
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Crop circles. Alien autopsies. Time travelers. These are just some of the paranormal phenomena that people have believed in but were later found to be hoaxes. Often, even when someone admitted to making it up, that didn't stop the true believers.
10 Classic Toys That Could Kill You
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You probably know of a fun toy that also caused serious injuries, even death. Learn about 10 classic toys that could kill you at HowStuffWorks.
My Kid Has a Kickstarter
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Kid entrepreneurs are actually cool now. Learn more about these kidtrepeneurs, or "treps" at HowStuffWorks Now.
10 Food-based Traditions from the American South
Food and the American south go hand-in-hand. Check out 10 food-based traditions from the American south at HowStuffWorks.
How Makeup Works
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Is makeup one of your daily essentials? Learn more about the history and psychology of makeup at HowStuffWorks.
How Dryer Sheets Work
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How do dryer sheets help your clothes come out soft and static-free? Check out this article and learn all about dryer sheets and how they work.