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What's the difference between an anteater and an aardvark?
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The difference between anteaters and aardvarks stems from location and if they have teeth or not. Learn the difference between anteaters and aardvarks.
Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?
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Did the Chinese discover America years before Christopher Columbus? Read the evidence that supports the 1421 theory that the Chinese beat Columbus.
How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.
10 Wildly Wrong Animal Stereotypes
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Most animals are known for certain personality traits but are they rooted in any accuracy? Learn more about wrong animal stereotypes at HowStuffWorks.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Ringling Bros. Retiring Elephants Early. PETA Still Not Smiling
All 11 of the circus's touring elephants are headed for a Florida retirement in May. Learn more about Ringling's elephants at HowStuffWorks Now.
How to Improve Skin Texture
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Want to know how to improve skin texture? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to improve skin texture.
How Ghosts Work
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Ghosts are the spirits of dead people that have either returned from the afterlife, or not moved on to it. Learn about ghosts and explanations for ghosts.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How Maps Work
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A map is a type of language, a graphic way of representing information, whether it's to show population density or tell you how to get from Point A to Point B. Here's how they're made.