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How are genes turned off and on?

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How are genes turned off and on throughout our life? Find out how genes are turned off and on in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How much insurance do you need for an older car?

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Your car may have seen better days, but car insurance covers more than the vehicle itself. Figure out how much auto insurance an older car might need.

How to Clean Bed Sheets and Comforters

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Your bed is a place you spend quite a bit of time, which means it can get dirty quickly. To keep your bedding soft and your night's rest peaceful, follow these tips for cleaning your bedding.

How to Wash White Clothes

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If you've simply been adding bleach to your loads of white clothing, towels and sheets, and wondering why they're not, in fact, white, you probably want to read this. It takes just a few small changes to get dingy back to crisp.

Beer Ads and Wild West Shows Hyped the Myth of Custer's Heroic 'Last Stand'

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Beer ads and wild west shows transformed 'Custer's Last Stand' into a mythical story of 'good' versus 'evil.'

What Makes Bog Bodies Different From Desert Mummies?

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What makes peat bogs so perfect at preserving human remains? We look at what's behind these waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter.

5 Ways Uber Is Really Different From a Regular Taxi

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Uber is a convenient, yet controversial, ride-sharing service. Learn at least five ways Uber is really different from a regular taxi at HowStuffWorks.

Why Does the 'Dirty Dancing' Lake Keep Draining?

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Mountain Lake in Virginia is best known for its starring role in 'Dirty Dancing.' But today, it's nothing more than a muddy pit that's all but dried up ... and geologists think they may know why.

Can You Pass This Esthetician Exam?

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Being a licensed esthetician is more than just knowing about skin types and the latest beauty products. It's a lot more medical than you may think! Care to take a closer look at what it takes to be an esthetician? Take this quiz!

New York City's Iconic Dakota Helped Gild the Gilded Age

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The Dakota is most famous as the apartment where former Beatle John Lennon lived and died, but it also played a key role in the evolution of New York City during the Gilded Age.

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