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How Crayons Work
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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
5 Biggest Winning Streaks in Baseball History
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What are some of the biggest winning streaks in baseball history? Learn about the biggest winning streaks in baseball history at HowStuffWorks.
10 Sources of Body Odor That Aren't Just Sweat
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While body odor is most often caused by sweating, there are many other things that can make you smell. Find out what they are at HowStuffWorks.
How Junk Food Works
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Junk food is a miracle of edible engineering. Learn about the history and science behind junk food.
10 Historical Toys
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Some toys have remained popular throughout history. Learn about the top 10 historical toys at HowStuffWorks.
12 Superstitions About Death
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Death is a fact of life. Since the beginning of time humanity has come up with numerous superstitions to come to terms with the dearly departed.
Lunar Cycles Quiz
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William Shakespeare warned us "Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly." Sound advice, right? Well, maybe. Sure, she changes, but her phases remain quite reliable. Take the following quiz to see what I mean!
How Terrorism Works
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Terrorism targets civilians and uses fear to achieve an objective. Learn how governments and guerrillas practice terrorism.
How the Machine Gun Revolutionized Warfare
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The invention of the machine gun forever changed the battlefield. While soldiers once had to reload after a single shot, they now can fire hundreds of rounds per minute without a single pause.
How The Nature Conservancy Works
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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.