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10 Most Short-lived Countries

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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.

How can copper keep termites at bay?

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Termites can be a scourge on your house. How can copper keep termites at bay? Learn how copper might keep termites away in this article.

How Thanksgiving Works

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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?

How Does the U.S. Senate Expel a Senator?

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The Constitution gives the U.S. Senate the power to expel one of its members. HowStuffWorks looks at the process and its history.

The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

How Barbecue Works

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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.

How Colombian Traditions Work

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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?

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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.

What's the difference between a penguin and a puffin?

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The difference between penguins and puffins involves habitat and means of transportation. Learn more about the difference between penguins and puffins.

The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness

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Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).

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