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St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223
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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?
White Dwarfs Can Shred Planets to Pieces
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So what does that mean for good ol' Earth someday?
The 'Green Book' Was a Lifeline for Black Travelers
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Before the 1964 Civil Rights Act and even after it, the tradition of the "great American road trip" was very different for families of color.
What's the Difference Between Macronutrients and Micronutrients?
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What are micronutrients and macronutrients and why are both important for living a healthy lifestyle? HowStuffWorks lets you in on all the details.
How Do Snails Get Their Shells?
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Snails can't survive without the protective shells they call home. Get the details on how they grow them at HowStuffWorks.
The Ford Edsel Failed, But Why?
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Ford whipped the public into a frenzy back in 1957 with its marketing campaign for the Edsel, "the car of the future." The Edsel was supposed to be everything American car buyers wanted. But - for many, many reasons - it was a terrible flop.
What Are Dark Matter and Dark Energy?
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Dark matter and dark energy are part of the fabric of the universe. How much do scientists know about dark matter and dark energy?
If There's No Fat Lady Singing, Is the Opera Over?
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The stereotype that female opera singers are overweight is as old as opera itself. But is weight necessary to be great? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Insights on Alzheimer's From the Long-running Nun Study
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HowStuffWorks looks at the long-running study on nuns and Alzheimer's disease and the various lessons learned over the decades.
Wildfires Can Form Monstrous Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds
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These massive clouds form when wildfires give off heat. HowStuffWorks looks at how climate change is making conditions favorable for more to form.