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How Thoroughbred Horses Work

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Thoroughbred horses aren't just pretty; they're the end result of centuries of breeding and record-keeping. Learn about the history and purpose of thoroughbred horses at HowStuffWorks.

Why Do Humans Have Body Hair?

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Human body hair may seem annoying to groom, pluck and shave, but it does serve a purpose. Learn about human body hair and why we have hair on our bodies.

16 Clean and Fresh Uses for Dryer Sheets

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Don't toss those used dryer sheets! This versatile product can be reused for a wide variety of additional purposes. And new sheets have uses besides preventing static cling.

How to Turn a Bedroom Into an Exercise Room

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If you have a spare bedroom that's sitting empty just screaming for a purpose, why not turn it into an exercise room? That way, you get the convenience of a gym without the people to watch you sweat!

English Lab vs. American Lab: Regional Variations in a Single Breed

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Some dog breeds split into regional types. That’s the case with the English Lab vs. American Lab debate. Though both are Labrador retrievers, their differences in build, behavior, and purpose can be striking.

Take This Word Association Test, and We'll Tell You About Your Destiny

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What comes to mind when we say the word "fate?" If it was destiny, you're already on the right track! Associate the words in the quiz, and your life's purpose will be revealed. Will it live up to your dreams?

How Does a Heat Pump Work?

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Heat pumps use a small amount of energy to move heat from one place to another. They serve a dual purpose; they can use that heat transfer to cool a home as well. But is one right for your home?

7 Ugliest Bird Species: Evolutionary Qualities That Aren't So Pretty

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in the bird world, some species seem designed to challenge that idea. These contenders for ugliest bird species sport bald heads, bare skin, and off-putting features that serve real evolutionary purposes.

What is the ideal temperature for a refrigerator?

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You know that the purpose of a refrigerator is to slow down the growth of bacteria, but what temperature should you set your refrigerator to so that it slows bacteria, but doesn't hurt food that doesn't freeze well? Find out in this article.

What the Stuff?!: 5 Gross Things That Make Cheese Delicious

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Cheese is milk that's been spoiled on purpose to prevent it from spoiling accidentally. This preserves milk's life span, allows for the existence of many great foods, and means that cheese contains some pretty weird things. Here's 5 of them.

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