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Will the U.S. Ever Run Out of Telephone Numbers?
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The list of usable phone numbers runs into the billions, but the number is not infinite. So, what happens if we run out?
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
How Code Breakers Work
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Code breakers are people who use logic and intuition in order to uncover secret information. Learn more about code breakers and how code breakers work.
Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?
How are lip stain and lipstick different?
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How are lip stain and lip stick different? Visit HowStuffWorks to find out how lip stain and lip stick are different.
20 Things You Didn't Know About Popcorn
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Popcorn is low in fat, high in fiber, and just downright tasty. Learn 20 things you didn't know about popcorn, such as what to call unpopped kernels.
Will we ever have space ships parked in our garages?
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Will we ever have spaceships parked in our garages so that we can fly to the moon whenever we feel like it?
How Coca-Cola Works
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Coca-Cola is one of the world's most-recognized brands. Learn about the history and development of Coca-Cola and the impact Coke has on pop culture.
Is all motorcycle apparel made of leather?
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Is all motorcycle apparel made of leather? Explore your options for motorcycle clothing at HowStuffWorks, and learn why leather might be best.
Is It Bad if Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor?
Have you ever hit your brakes and had the pedal go all the way to the floor? It shouldn't happen, and you should get it checked out as soon as possible if it does.