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Why Legos Have Stood the Test of Time
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Today's Lego bricks aren't what you grew up with. HowStuffWorks looks at how the toy has changed and how it teaches kids science, math and reasoning.
What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?
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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.
What's So Delightful About Turkish Delight?
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A favorite treat in British children's stories of the past, Turkish delight might be an unfamiliar taste to American readers. So, what is it like and how do you make it?
The Surprising Controversy Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
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HowStuffWorks looks into who actually wrote 'Mary Had a Little Lamb.' And what car icon Henry Ford had to do with it.
Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.
Who Is the Sandman?
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Is he a jolly little man in jammies or a monster carrying a sack of eyeballs? European legend says the Sandman is probably both.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Fried Chicken
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore of Southern fried chicken and the role of Col. Sanders and KFC in spreading it worldwide.
Great British Baking Terms: Know Your Scones From Your Biscuits
HowStuffWorks looks at some great British Baking terms - and some American ones as well.
Can a sound wave kill you?
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A sound wave alone probably won't kill you. Crank the volume on a terrible song, though, and you just might annoy everyone to death.
Middle School Survival Guide
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This middle school survival guide will help parents and kids alike. Learn about the challenges ahead in the middle school survival guide at HowStuffWorks Family.