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Is Bugs Bunny a Rabbit or a Hare?
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What exactly is Bugs Bunny? Learn about whether Bugs Bunny is a rabbit or a hare, and what the difference is, in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can You Match the Name of Santa Claus to the Country It Comes From?
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"He's making a list/He's checking it twice/He's gonna find out who's naughty or nice/Weihnachtsmann is coming to town!" Sound familiar? No? Santa Claus isn't the same everywhere. See how many of these alternatives to "Santa Claus" from around the globe you can identify!
Why Are Some Comets Green?
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News headlines talk about a rare green comet appearing in the sky. The comet itself is rare, but green comets, not so much. What makes some comets appear green?
How Greek Traditions Work
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Many Greek traditions first began hundreds or thousands of years ago. Read about Greek traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Steam Versus Diesel
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The steam versus diesel debate was one that lasted for 20 heated years as technology advanced. Learn more about the steam versus diesel debate.
The International Holidays Quiz
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When you're fighting the crowds at the mall before Christmas or busily preparing a Thanksgiving feast, it can be easy to forget these holidays aren't universal. See how much you know about how people around the world celebrate!
Modafinil: The Ultimate Wake-up Pill?
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Learn about new drugs that can help fight fatigue. Will they really keep you alert and awake? Learn more sleep from Discovery Health.
Gelatinous, Squishy Mochi Is Having a Moment
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HowStuffWorks takes a bite of mochi, the squishy, sweet, gelatinous rice cake from Japan.
How Brazilian Traditions Work
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Many Brazilian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Brazilian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.