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The Hope Diamond Probably Isn't Cursed, After All
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Holly and Tracy of Stuff You Missed in History Class explain why the stories of the Hope diamond have been greatly exaggerated.
Is There Science to Back Up the Stereotypes About Only Children?
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Is there any truth to stereotypes about only children? Learn more about only children personalities in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
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.
What tax credits exist for disabled persons?
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Disability tax credits are available to disabled persons and those who care for them. Learn more about disability tax credits.
Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?
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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.
Why do processed meats spoil so quickly?
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Processed meats can spoil quickly if you don't eat them fast enough. Learn about meat preservatives and the life span of processed meats.
Why Does the Universe Depend on Planck's Constant?
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Planck's constant, which made an appearance in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," is one of the most important differences between reality at the atomic and subatomic level and what we can see around us.
Does One Dripping Faucet Really Prevent Frozen Pipes?
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When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners are advised to leave one tap dripping overnight. But does this advice hold up, or is it kind of leaky?
Can You Take Out Life Insurance on Just Anyone?
You actually can take out a life insurance policy on people other than your spouse, but it comes down to something called an insurable interest.
Should You Pop Your Blisters?
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether it's better medically to pop that blister or leave it alone.