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You Can't Name Your Baby That!

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Naming a new baby can be a tricky business. HowStuffWorks looks at some caveats.

Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous

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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?

What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?

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The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.

Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.

How long is the longest existing family tree?

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The 'longest family tree' claim is obviously a very prestigious one. Which family does it go to? Learn about the longest family tree to find out.

Can Ellis Island help track down your genealogy?

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Many Americans have an ancestor or two who traveled to Ellis Island. Find out if Ellis Island records can help you with genealogy research.

Are there really elephant graveyards?

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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.

How did cable TV become a staple?

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Cable TV is ubiquitous now, but it wasn't a little more than 50 years ago. Learn more about how cable TV became a staple at HowStuffWorks.

What Does It Mean When a Dance Card Is Full?

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In an era of strict social rules, dance cards let gentlemen "claim" ladies for their turn on the floor. A full dance card was a sign of popularity.

When did we begin genetically engineering food?

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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.

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