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Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Pedestrian Deaths in the U.S. on the Rise
Pedestrian deaths are up in the U.S. and many factors are to blame. What can be done to stop it? HowStuffWorks looks several ideas from experts.
Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves
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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.
Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving?
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Is texting while driving really worse than drunk driving? Learn about why driving and texting can be worse than drunk driving.
When will life on Earth end?
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Imagine a time in Earth's far-flung past when organisms didn't swim through the oceans or populate the lands. Even the mighty dinosaurs hadn't arisen. Will the planet ever return to that lifeless state?
Without a Hippocampus, Your Long-term Memory Is History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the function of the hippocampus and the role it plays in storing long-term memories and creating new ones.
Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years
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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudà who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."
Is Jaywalking Still a Crime?
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The history of jaywalking is probably way more complex than you'd expect. Criminalizing crossing the street has roots in the auto industry, class wars and even racism.
90% of People Can't Name These Terrifying Horror Movies. Can You?
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We can all remember that one horror movie scene that terrified us while growing up. See how many of these horror movies you can name from a single image.
Wedding Pet Attendants Prep Your Pooch for a Pawfect Day
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Increasingly, people want their pets to be part of their wedding day. Pet attendants keep the festivities from, well, going to the dogs.