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The Colorful History of Nail Polish
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Today it's second nature to paint your fingernails and toenails. But it's been a long road to here. HowStuffWorks breaks down the colorful history.
1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide
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The 1951 Vincent HRD Series B Rapide motorcycle was in its day among the world's fastest. See pictures and learn about the Vincent HRD Series.
Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began
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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
Pennsylvania’s Most Haunted Places
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Discover the most haunted places in Pennsylvania, from eerie ghost towns to haunted asylums. Explore chilling legends and real paranormal encounters!
How Scientific Peer Review Works
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Scientific peer review is a quality-control system that critiques all new scientific discoveries. Learn more scientific peer review and its flaws.
The History of Makeup Is Surprisingly Elitist
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For centuries, cosmetics were markers of social standing. Delve into the history of makeup around the world at HowStuffWorks.
How an Air-cooled Engine Works
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Most modern cars use a water-cooled engine with a radiator, hoses and a water pump. Is an air-cooled engine a better idea?
Time May Not Exist, Say Some Physicists and Philosophers
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The answer to the question "Does time exist?" may seem obvious, but is it? And what if time doesn't exist, but is merely a human construct?
How Folklore Works
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Folklore is many things from stories and art to rituals, special meals and remedies. Learn all about folklore and why it lives on at HowStuffWorks.