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Could I install a hidden passageway in my home?
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A hidden passageway isn't just for Scooby-Doo or Harry Potter. Learn why the hidden passageway is on the rise and why homeowners want one.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
How Lame Is a Lame-duck President?
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A lame-duck president is one that has lost a recent election, or is no longer eligible to serve. Find out how lame a lame-duck president is in this article.
How Meerkats Work
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Meerkats are highly social mammals that live in the Kalahari Desert. Learn about meerkats and the meerkat family structure.
How Anger Works
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We've all felt fury wash over us. Whether it's the guy who blurts the score to the game you TiVo'ed or the woman who lets the door slam in your face, anger is universal. You might as well learn how it works.
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
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A Japanese holdout may have been an obstinate threat in Allied eyes, but he was upholding the concept of bushido. Learn what inspired Japanese holdouts.
Does time change speed?
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Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time.
2007 BRICK Award Winner: Jennifer Staple
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2007 BRICK Award winner Jennifer Staple's summer job led to a vision for global change, providing eye care to underserved people throughout the world.
10 Weird Facts About the Circus
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The circus has many 'weird' acts, but there are some strange facts about it you may not know. Learn 10 weird facts about the circus at HowStuffWorks.
How to Tell Someone They Sound Prejudiced
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What do you do when that prejudice reveals itself? See tips on how to tell someone they sound prejudiced at HowStuffWorks.