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This Is the Biggest Whale, by Length and by Weight
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One of the most unique about whales is that they're the largest animals to ever exist on Earth — even bigger than the largest dinosaurs to have ever roamed the planet. That's right: The biggest whale of today dwarfs the T. rex.
What Is the Most Common Eye Color? Over 70% of People Have It
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Eye contact helps build trust and communication whether in business, friendships or romantic pursuits. Its importance in human socialization means that we're more likely to take note of eye color and wonder, "What is the most common eye color?"
Why Do Americans Pay Taxes on April 15?
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To U.S. taxpayers, April 15 comes with lots of scrambling and sweating to send some cash or paperwork to the IRS. But why does Tax Day fall on that particular date? And why is it on April 18 sometimes?
What Is The Jet Stream and How Is Climate Change Affecting It?
Polar temperatures are changing more rapidly than equatorial ones, making the jet stream slower and wider, and extreme events longer-lasting.
Delivering the Mail to Your Home Is Way More Complex Than You Might Think
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Hundreds of factors determine a mail carrier's route. Learn about some of them at HowStuffWorks.
Sand Is in Such High Demand, People Are Stealing Tons of It
As the world becomes more urbanized, the demand for sand, a key ingredient of concrete, keeps growing. But there's only so much sand to go around.
When Irish Immigrants Weren't Considered 'White'
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How were early Irish immigrants treated in the United States of the mid-19th century? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Does the Secret Service Protect a President's Adult Children?
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The U.S. Secret Service provides 24/7 protection for the wives and kids of the U.S. president and vice president, including their adult children.
Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.
Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.