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What Is Bleach? How Bleach Works
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If you open up the cupboards of most kitchens in America, you'll probably find bleach. Check out this article all about bleach.
Was Tyrannosaurus rex a predator or a scavenger?
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Hollywood makes T. rex seem fast and agile, but some scientists think it was a scavenger, like a vulture. So which was it?
What if China never had a one-child policy?
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China's government imposed mandatory IUDs and mass sterilizations, among other measures. That's some serious micromanagement. Was it necessary to avert a population disaster?
The Misunderstood Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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HowStuffWorks looks at Martin Luther King's legacy and how his approval ratings changed over the decades.
Are personal watercraft destroying the planet?
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Personal watercraft destroying the environment is a cause for major concern. Learn about personal watercraft destroying the environment.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
How Cryptoquotes Work
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Cryptoquote puzzles conceal a famous quotation behind a solvable code. Learn how cryptoquote puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
Does the Parthenon really follow the golden ratio?
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The Parthenon was thought to have been built following a mathematical concept called the golden ratio. Is this true? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How Mermaids Work
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She's a Disney princess, a Starbucks Coffee logo and a metaphor for transformation. Occasionally, she's even "photographed." Why are humans so fascinated with these creatures?
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.