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Hispanic or Latino? It's Complicated
HowStuffWorks explores the differences between terms like Hispanic, Latino, Chicano and Mexican-American.
Why do people toast before they drink?
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Toasting before a drink is a fairly common tradition around the world. But why? Find out why people toast before they drink at HowStuffWorks.
Is Guava the Superfood You're Not Eating?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the health benefits of the guava fruit and leaves.
Orangutan Jungle School: Teaching Orangutans How to Be Orangutans
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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation teaches orphaned orangutans the art of survival in the wild. HowStuffWorks goes into the jungle for a look.
Meet the Conman Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge — Many Times Over
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George C. Parker was so successful he gave rise to the phrase, "And if you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you."
What Should Your Name Actually Be Based on Your Personality?
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Are you signing your emails "Love, Jennifer" when you should be signing them "Love, Liliana"? Does your girlfriend call you "Matthew" when she should be calling you "Broderick"? Find out in this quiz!
What Does SOS Mean?
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SOS was the most commonly used distress signal from the turn of the 20th century until before WWII. But exactly what does SOS mean?
Kopi Luwak: The Expensive Coffee Cruelly Made of Civet Poop
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One of the most expensive cups of coffee in the world is made from beans harvested from civet poop. Why would anybody want to drink it?
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster
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The stoat and the weasel might look alike, but they're not the same animal. The stoat is a serious predator that kills its prey like a vampire!