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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Canned Food

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We've compiled everything you ever wanted to know about canned food in this article. Check out everything you ever wanted to know about canned food.

Are There Limits to Freedom of the Press in the U.S.?

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What is freedom of the press in the United States and what are the limits? HowStuffWorks looks at the law.

Do children and teenagers have constitutional rights?

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Life isn't easy being a kid and it sure doesn't get any better as a teenager. Having no rights with your parents rules are one thing, but do children and teenagers have constitutional rights? Find out in this article.

What is apoptosis?

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Apoptosis is also known as programmed cell death, and is the reason your fingers are no longer webbed. See what apoptosis has to do with curing disease.

How Did 'Fido' Become the Default Name for a Dog?

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Why is Fido shorthand for a friendly dog? Learn more about the origins of the dog name Fido in this HowStuffWorks article.

How Juliane Koepcke Survived the Crash of LANSA Flight 508

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On Christmas Eve in 1971, a young woman's life changed forever when she found herself plummeting through the sky in the midst of a thunderstorm. That woman was Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash in the Peruvian rainforest.

Goatman Legends of Ancient Greece and Modern America

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Dive deep into the eerie realms of folklore with the mysterious Goatman legend. Often depicted lurking in secluded forests, this urban legend features a half man, half goat creature, emerging from the shadows of mythology to become a staple of campfire horror stories.

What Is the Deepest Lake in the U.S.?

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The United States has some impressive lakes, including some of the biggest bodies of freshwater in the world. If you're looking at a map, however, you can't necessarily determine how deep any of these lakes are. So if it's depth you seek, read on to learn about the deepest lake in the U.S., as well as several of the runners-up.

11 Most Popular Sports in the World

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Thrilling gameplay, dramatic storylines and top-notch talent are all important factors in ensuring a sport's popularity grows and fanbases thrive. The most popular sports in the world are all spectacles of athletic competition that attract large crowds in the stands and around the television.

Every White Flag With a Red Cross We Could Find (and Then Some)

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Flags aren't just colorful pieces of fabric waving in the wind; they're symbols, each one packed with history, identity and meaning. Today, we're exploring a striking type of flag seen across the globe: the white flag with a red cross. (We'll also take a look at flags that display the inverse: a white cross on a red background).

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