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Can You Identify These Night-Blooming Flowers?
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There are countless flowers that emerge in the morning to meet the sun, but you may be surprised to learn just how many species reach peak bloom long after the sun has set. Take our quiz to see how many of these night-bloomers you can name!
Unexpected Connections: 10 Oddest Economic Indicators
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Strange as it seems men's underwear and Champagne can tell you a lot about the economy. Learn about 10 odd indicators at HowStuffWorks.
Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers
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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
How the National Security Council Works
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The National Security Council provides advice to the president on intelligence matters and coordinates activities in various government agencies. At least in theory. In reality, each U.S. president has used the council in the way that suits him.
How Toilet Paper Works
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It's an absorbing topic: Where did toilet paper come from, how is it made and why did it take so long for people to start using it?
How Pacifism Works
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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
10 Extinct Hominids
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Decades of fossil discoveries have revealed much about the extinct members of our hominid family tree, but we're far from having all the answers. What have we learned from some of these fascinating finds?
10 Action Films That Changed Everything
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Action films regularly burst with stunts and pyrotechnics, but we think a few have led the way, guns ablazing. View 10 action films that changed everything.