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Why Do Tires Blow Out More in Summer?
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Ever notice you see more tire debris on the side of the road during the hottest months of the summer? Could the heat have anything to do with it?
Are Johnny Appleseed's trees alive today?
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Folk hero Johnny Appleseed planted apple trees across the U.S. in the mid-1800s. Find out if any of Appleseed's trees are still alive at HowStuffWorks.
What is FICA tax?
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The FICA tax accounts for a large chunk of your federal income taxes. So what exactly is the FICA tax? Find out.
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Have invasive species caused any extinctions?
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Introducing a new species into an ecosystem can have unforeseen and disastrous consequences for the species that already live there.
What If Everyone in the World Recycled?
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If you don't recycle, you should. If you do recycle, you should do more. And what if everybody in the world started to recycle? At the very least, it would help us attack that enormous plastic patch in the middle of the ocean.
The French Baguette Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status
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The baguette is the most popular bread eaten in France. So it makes sense UNESCO would protect it as an iconic part of the country's cultural heritage.
Is the Mystery of Namibia's Fairy Circles Finally Solved?
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In the Namib Desert, fairy circles have stumped researchers for decades. Where did they come from? One scientist thinks he's solved the mystery.
45 Common Foods and the Number of Calories They Contain
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Losing weight basically comes down to using more calories than you consume. Learn about the number of calories in 45 common foods in this article, including apples, carrots, and ice cream.
Lilac vs. Lavender Color Palettes and Plant Properties
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At first glance, a lilac vs. lavender comparison might seem like a trick question. Both belong to the lavender family of pale purple shades, and both bring to mind springtime blooms, calming atmospheres and fragrant flowers.