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How the UPC Code Works
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Nearly every item that you purchase from a grocery store, department store, or mass merchandiser has a UPC code on it somewhere. Ever wondered why? Let's find out how the average UPC code works!
How to Start a Rowing Club
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How do you start a rowing club? Learn everything you need to know about starting a rowing club at HowStuffWorks.
How to Tell Someone They Have Body Odor
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It's an awkward task that most often falls to bosses, teachers and very close friends. So what's the best way to tell someone about an unpleasant body odor?
What Is a Mandala? (No, Not Nelson. That's Mandela)
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HowStuffWorks looks at the circular design of the mandala and its use in many religions and cultures, and why you don't have to be an artist to start making one right now.
Can You Really Start Your Own Bank?
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Starting a bank requires a good business plan, raising capital and going through a complex regulatory process.
How the Necronomicon Works
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The "Necronomicon" is a fictional book created by the weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft. Learn about the story behind the "Necronomicon."
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
17 Silly and Unusual Motorcycle Names
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These odd motorcycle names were popular throughout the 20th century even if the models didn't last. Read our 17 list of silly and unusual motorcycle names.
Why Don't Manx Cats Have Tails?
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The most obvious feature of Manx cats is their lack of a tail, but there is a lot more to them than that, including the fact that they have dog-like personalities and make great pets.