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What's the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?
Global warming and climate change are terms often treated like synonyms, but they have different meanings. We'll explain the difference and why both are so important to know.
Can You Guess the Dessert Item if We Give You Three Clues?
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Desserts are a sweet treat that look very different around the world. If you know your Turkish delight from your apple pie, put that sweet tooth to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Worldwide Droughts Uncover Ancient Relics, Ruins and Remains
Here are six surprises that were uncovered around the globe when the heat rose and the water receded.
How Genealogy Works
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Building a genealogy, or family tree, can be a huge project. Learn how to research your ancestors and construct a detailed family genealogy.
How Duels Work
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Pistols at dawn! The challenge is issued. To turn it down would leave you marked a coward for life. You meet at the chosen spot. You could be severely wounded or killed today. Why is all this happening? Because you made fun of his hat.
10 Reasons Why Space Exploration Matters to You
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Yes, we have some amazing inventions thanks to space exploration, and we're curious about life on other planets. But the cosmos also touches a deeper part of our psyches. Here are 10 reasons space exploration matters to you.
How RFID Works
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RFID is a tracking system that uses intelligent bar codes to track items in a store. Learn more about RFID and find out how smart labels work.
What do bugs have to do with forensic science?
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What do bugs have to do with forensic science? Read this article to discover the answer to the question, what do bugs have to do with forensic science?
How Prenuptial Agreements Work
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Prenuptial agreements outline how assets obtained before a marriage will be distributed if the marriage ends. Learn more about prenuptial agreements.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.