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What Is a Postal Code? A Brief History of Zip Codes
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You use it all the time, but what is a postal code, really? In short, a zip code expedites mail delivery and helps prevent fraudulent activity on credit cards.
Is There Science to Back Up the Stereotypes About Only Children?
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Is there any truth to stereotypes about only children? Learn more about only children personalities in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Some People Faint When They See Blood
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What's the science behind fainting at the sight of blood? This BrainStuff video takes a look at the brain's internal toggle switch making some people hit the floor.
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?
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Some of us get it, some of us don't, but did you know that our four-legged friends are also susceptible to poison ivy, the three-leaved menace?
Everything Really Does Taste Like Chicken, Including This Mushroom
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The Chicken of the Woods mushroom is jam-packed with protein and easy to spot with its bright orange color and ruffled edges.
Don't Buy a Christmas Tree! Rent One Instead
There are several options these days for renting Christmas trees. HowStuffWorks looks at how they're more eco-friendly and way more convenient.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.
What's the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?
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The difference between a fruit and a vegetable may seem simple -- if you're a botanist. Learn how to tell the difference between a fruit and vegetable.
Is jealousy the antidote to cheating?
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Is jealousy the antidote to cheating? Find out the truth about infidelity and whether jealousy is the antidote to cheating at Discovery Health.