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No, Not Only U.S. Presidents Are on American Money
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It turns out a lot of people think you have to be a president to appear on money. This HowStuffWorks Now article looks into debunking that myth.
The Southern Accent Is Dying, Y'all
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Why do Southerners start losing their accents when a lot of Northerners move in? Learn about the decline of the Southern accent at HowStuffWorks Now.
We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Own
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The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
Excel Is Autocorrecting Scientific Research. And That's Not Cool
After surveying thousands of published genetics papers, researchers found nearly one-fifth had errors caused by Microsoft Excel in their supplementary files. Uh-oh.
Why Was the Mad Hatter Mad?
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The expression 'mad as a hatter' predates the Mad Hatter in 'Alice in Wonderland.' So, where did the term come from?
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
Science vs. '90s Disaster Movies, a Deeply Geeky Pop Culture Quiz
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We're still watching '90s campy disaster flicks for the action scenes and nostalgia value. But accuracy was never their forte. This quiz explains why.
Antarctic Prone To 'Ice Quakes' Every Night, Study Finds
Scientists set up two stations to capture this strange seismic activity.
Study Says 2035 Is Climate Change Point of No Return
After 2035 it will be extremely unlikely we can stop Earth's temperature from rising enough to kick off a dangerous medley of global disasters.