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10 Recession-proof Businesses
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Recession-proof businesses are in high demand in a bad economy. Check out our top 10 recession-proof businesses from HowStuffWorks.
Unexpected Connections: 10 Oddest Economic Indicators
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Strange as it seems men's underwear and Champagne can tell you a lot about the economy. Learn about 10 odd indicators at HowStuffWorks.
10 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview
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What are the absolute worst things you can do when interviewing for a job? Read about 10 ways to ruin a job interview at HowStuffWorks.
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Ridiculous History: The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee
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You know how you look forward to your morning cup of joe? Union soldiers did, too. Except theirs was made from Essence of Coffee and tasted terrible.
Natural Spray Triples Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables
Apeel is a new spray that creates a moisture barrier against produce rot. HowStuffWorks takes a look at how it works.
Why Hasn't There Been Another Constitutional Convention?
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The first and only Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia in 1787. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into why there haven't been others.
Euthanasia Coaster: A Roller Coaster Designed to Kill Riders
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In 2010, a Lithuanian artist conceptualized a roller coaster fast enough to kill people who wanted a novel way to die. The idea is resonating again.
Do You Know Famous Criminals From Their Face Alone?
They're famous for the crime but the morbid fascination begins in asking the question: who did it? In the end, most people want to know about criminals because they look like regular people you see on the street. What if you were in the same room as them? Don't worry, these famous criminals are already put away, but let's see how many of them you recognize!
Top 5 Alternative Power Systems
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Alternative energy isn't so "alternative" anymore. It's in the news, on political platforms, atop roofs and filling gas tanks, and the options have grown enough to change the conversation: It's not whether we want it, but which kind we want.