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How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
Corporal Punishment Continues in U.S. Schools, Despite Its Ineffectiveness
In the 2013-14 school year, 109,000 students faced corporal punishment. Learn about the use of spankings as discipline in school at HowStuffWorks Now.
Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool
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In the early 18th century, Black cowboys were the only cowboys in the West. That's because white men didn't want to do the work. We're telling their story.
How Rent-to-own Homes Work
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Understanding how rent-to-own homes work is similar to understanding a car lease. Learn more about how rent-to-own homes work at HowStuffWorks.
We Challenge You to ID All of These Breeds If You Think You're a Horse Expert!
Of course, you're the one who knows horse breeds like they're your best friends, and this quiz endorses your mysterious horse forces. It's agreed that you need to ID every breed, so take the reins and do it with speed!
10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos
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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.
Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?
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Friends often tell cancer patients to "stay positive" in order to beat the disease. But is there any scientific proof that positivity helps with cancer survival?
10 Ways Animals Supposedly Predict the Weather
Next time the cat starts sneezing, should you look for your umbrella or check her out for allergies? There are many superstitions out there about animals and weather prediction. Which ones hold water, and which ones are for the birds?
Do Dogs Get Embarrassed When We Dress Them Up?
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Humans experience a wide range of emotions, but what about dogs? Do they ever get embarrassed by their humans? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Is This NFL Team In the AFC or NFC?
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The National Football League is divided into two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). Conference alignment can make the difference between making the playoffs or staying home knitting an homage to Bill Belichick while watching "Golden Girls." Can you match these teams to the correct NFL conference?