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Want to Define Poverty? Consider More Than Just Income, Study Says
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A new study suggests poverty's more than just a number on a paycheck. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Marzipan Is the Sweet Almond Treat You Need This Holiday
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Some form of marzipan can be dated back to ancient Egypt. But today this sweet confection is as traditional a holiday treat as they get.
Manischewitz: The Great History of the Not-so-great Wine
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This syrupy sweet wine is synonymous with Passover and other Jewish holidays. So why is it popular with so many people outside the Jewish community as well?
Which Insect Inflicts the Most Painful Bite?
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Which insect inflicts the most painful bite? HowStuffWorks wants to know.
What's Inside Mount Rushmore's Not-So-Secret Chamber?
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Mount Rushmore contains a small chamber, part of an abandoned plan to preserve American history for thousands of years. HowStuffWorks steps inside.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Tacos
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HowStuffWorks takes a bite into the history and trivia of tacos.
Does having fun at work make you look bad?
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Working adults spend more waking hours in the workplace than anywhere else. Learn about the fine line between fun and fired at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match the NFL Team to Their Stadium?
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Every NFL team has a home base. These stadiums are built like the colosseums of ancient Rome and Greece. So fitting for the heated competitions that take place within each of them!