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How Many Houseplants Do You Need for Good Indoor Air Quality?

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For decades we've been told having houseplants can improve our indoor air quality. So, do you need to live in a veritable jungle for this to ring true?

10 Factors in Your Home Appraisal

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The value a home appraiser sets can make or break the sale of your home. So what can you do to assure your home appraises at the price you want?

How to Tap a Keg

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It's the centerpiece of many festive occasions. It keeps beer fresh and makes it portable. So how is it designed and manufactured? And where does it go when its party days are over?

Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?

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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.

How Lying Works

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Lying is a common behavior that nevertheless drives people crazy. Why do we lie? How do you catch someone lying? And why is it so hard to tell the truth?

How to Eat Dragon Fruit

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Don't know how to eat dragon fruit? This stunner of a fruit is as simple to slice as it is pretty to look at. So give it a try. You won't regret it.

How can we speed up plastic photodegradation?

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Sunlight can break plastic down but not very fast. Is there a way to speed up the process so that natural environments like this one aren't cluttered with plastic debris for centuries?

Could You Pass Your Kid's Middle School Fitness Test?

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They're probably the bane of your middle school memories. So why do we still subject kids to physical fitness tests? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Can Macs Get Viruses?

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Mac users have long lorded their computers' virus immunity over PC users. So let's set the record straight: Can Macs get viruses, or are they truly impenetrable?

What's the Difference Between an Alaskan Malamute and a Husky?

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There are two types of huskies and they both look like malamutes, so it's no wonder people can't tell them apart. HowStuffWorks clears up the confusion.

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