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Why do some cultures believe you shouldn't sleep with your feet toward the door?
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In many cultures, it's considered vital that you don't sleep with your feet toward the door. Find out why.
Why Was 911 Chosen as the Emergency Phone Number?
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During an emergency, Americans know to dial 911 for help. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire country?
Why did ancient Egyptian men wear cosmetics?
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Egyptian cosmetics weren't just for women. Read about Egyptian makeup and why the ancient Egyptian men wore it, too.
Why does ginger settle an upset stomach?
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The compounds that are responsible for ginger's strong taste can also help soothe your stomach. Learn why ginger soothes upset stomachs.
Alcohol Has Calories So Why No Nutritional Labels?
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HoWStuffWorks looks into why alcohol producers in the U.S. aren't legally required to include nutritional labeling on bottling.
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.
Why is a Popsicle called a quiescently frozen confection?
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Ever wondered why a popsicle is called a "quiescently frozen confection"? Confused as to what "quiescently frozen confection" even means? Find out here.
Why do I need to use primer?
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Primer can mean the difference between an excellent paint job and one with glaring mistakes. Learn why primer can make a wall shine.
Why do gorillas build new nests every night?
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Gorilla nests are the temporary 'beds' these apes build every night to sleep in. Learn why scientists use gorilla nests to track the species.
Why does the hair on your arms stay short, while the hair on your head can grow very long?
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Hair growth varies on different parts of our body, but have you ever wondered why that is? Learn about hair growth in this article.