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How the Grandfather Clock Got Its Name
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name - and it's probably not what you expect.
States With Legal Weed Outnumber Those Without
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As a remnant of the legacy of President Nixon and the Controlled Substance Act of 1970, cannabis plants are still categorized as Schedule I narcotics at the federal level. Although federal law remains less progressive than state laws, several states with legal weed permit medical or recreational use for citizens.
6 Surprising Things Health Insurance Doesn't Cover in America
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HowStuffWorks talks about some of the things health insurance doesn't usually cover in the U.S., like hearing aids, LASIK and infertility treatments.
Which States Give the Most to the Federal Government and Which Get the Most?
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HowStuffWorks Now discovers how much bang each state gets for its tax buck.
The Real Reason Website and App Terms of Service Are So Confusing
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What's the real purpose of these end-user license agreements? HowStuffWorks Now finds out what's hiding inside them.
Try Ghee, the 'Liquid Gold' Better Than Butter
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Never cooked with ghee? Let HowStuffWorks introduce you to this wonderfully rich cooking fat. It's made of butter, but it's way better than butter.
How Brake Failure Works
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Brake failure is an extremely dangerous occurrence, though it is rare for regular cars. Learn all about brake failure at HowStuffWorks.
How to Start a Rowing Club
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How do you start a rowing club? Learn everything you need to know about starting a rowing club at HowStuffWorks.
Exploring the "G" in Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
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Sir Isaac Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation helps put the laws of gravity into a mathematical formula. And the gravitational constant is the "G" in that formula.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?