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Could an Attack on Undersea Cables Take Down the Internet?
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Much of the infrastructure that makes the internet possible lies on the bottom of the world's oceans. HowStuffWorks dives down to check them out.
The Complicated Relationship Between Men and Dancing
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Why are men encouraged to dance in some cultures, but not others?? HowStuffWorks explains.
What Is The Jet Stream and How Is Climate Change Affecting It?
Polar temperatures are changing more rapidly than equatorial ones, making the jet stream slower and wider, and extreme events longer-lasting.
Why Are We So Crazy Over Celebrity Babies?
Kylie Jenner's 'surprise' baby was the most liked Instagram photo of all time. HowStuffWorks finds out why people like celebrity baby news so much.
The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.
Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?
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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?
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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.
The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine
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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.