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Beyond Arsenic: 6 Weird Poisons Used Throughout History

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What various ways have people poisoned each other through history? Learn more about alternative poisons in this HowStuffWorks article.

What's the difference between a flat tax and a fair tax?

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The flat tax and fair tax are two suggestions people have made for reforming the tax code. Learn more about flat tax and fair tax.

There's a Healthier Way to Consume Your Media

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A savvy communications strategist created a media pyramid focusing on how people should consume their media. HowStuffWorks talked to him about it.

What If the Oceans Disappeared?

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People would look underground for water and maybe just stay there to escape the fiery hell on Earth's surface. But could humanity really last without the seas?

How will the car of the future use biometrics?

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We can already use biological markers to identify people, but within the next decade, similar technology is coming to our cars. Another distraction for drivers?

How the U.S. Postal Service Works

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The U.S. Postal Service employs about 500,000 people and is responsible for the delivery of mail. Learn more about the United States Postal Service.

Massive 'Angel Oak' Has Witnessed 500 Years of South Carolina History

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On Johns Island, South Carolina, stands an oak tree so big and beautiful that people come just to stand under its branches and feel the magic.

Quetzalcoatlus: The Largest Flying Creature in Earth's History

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Quetzalcoatlus northropi wasn't just big; it was ginormous! As the largest flying animal yet discovered, Quetzalcoatlus continues to fascinate paleontologists and average people alike.

16 Weird Laws in the U.S: Bear Wrestling, Dyed Ducks, and More

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Some laws are crafted to protect people from harm. Others feel like someone wrote them after a particularly strange town hall meeting.

Why Is a Four-leaf Clover Lucky?

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For centuries, people have considered the four-leaf clover to be magical. Learn more about four-leaf clovers and their luck factor at HowStuffWorks.

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