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Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign

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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.

Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy

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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

The Quest to Fix the Grocery Store Tomato

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Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.

Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue

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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.

From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story

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Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.

Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?

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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. HowStuffWorks finds out if these beds will ever come back.

Can We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets?

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Visionaries have proposed various ways to get into space without using large rockets for propulsion, such as building a space elevator or harnessing magnetic levitation.

What to Do If a Loved One Goes Missing

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HowStuffWorks talks with experts to find out what you should do if a loved one, like a parent, child or friend.goes missing.

How to Tell Someone They Talk Too Much

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Nonstop talking can be a killjoy on a date or at work. Learn how to tell someone they talk too much at HowStuffWorks.

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