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How Long Do Orchid Blooms Last? Tips for Growing Orchids
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Orchids might be the sexiest flower in the greenhouse. Its very name comes from the Greek word for "testicle!" And its reproduction methods are pretty exotic too.
10 Surprisingly Canceled TV Shows
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Sometimes critically-acclaimed, well-received shows aren't safe from the chopping block. Learn why these 10 shows were canceled at HowStuffWorks.
10 Wrong Grammar Rules Everyone Knows
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Is there a rule against starting a sentence with a conjunction? Learn about this so-called rule and other grammar edicts that may not be rules at all.
How Political Polling Works
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Almost every day it seems like there is a new poll out tracking the president's performance or some political issue. But who selects the people who respond to these polls? And can you trust the numbers?
How Packard Cars Work
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Packard was once a leader among automakers, but changing tastes and poor business decisions doomed the brand. Learn more about Packard cars.
1976-1979 Cadillac Seville
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The 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville introduced American car buyers to a new kind of luxury car. See photos of the downsized 1976-1979 Cadillac Seville.
What Is Tai Chi?
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Tai chi is a form of soft self-defense that applies the principles of Taoism. Learn more about tai chi and how it can improve your heath.
How Airport Security Works
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According to the Department of Homeland Security 730 million people travel on passenger jets every year. Are these folks safe? Find out how high-tech solutions are being used to make flying as safe as possible.
How Computer Mice Work
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The mouse might just be the computer user's best friend. Every day of your computing life, you reach out for your mouse whenever you want to move your cursor or activate something. Learn how this human-machine interface translates your movements into digital data.
How Prison Telecommunications Work
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Prison telecommunications is tricky business when there's a risk prisoners will use telephone calls to commit crimes. Learn about prison telecommunications.