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Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell
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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.
Research Center Seeks to Separate Ninja Fact From Fiction
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A new ninja research center opened in Japan. HowStuffWorks looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study.
Should You Turn Your AC Up When You're Not Home?
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On hot summer days, is it best to turn off the AC when leaving home, turn it up or leave it as is? The answer may surprise you.
How to Drill Pilot Holes
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If you know how to drill holes in wood, then you know how to drill pilot holes... right? Well, not exactly! Fortunately, this article will teach you how to drill both regular holes and pilot holes.
Should Teens Work Part Time While in School?
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Working as a teenager can have a ton of benefits. But there can be drawbacks, too. HowStuffWorks breaks them both down.
This Is How Sexual Harassment Is Legally Defined in the U.S.
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Reports of famous people being accused of sexually harassment have been in the news. HowStuffWorks looks at the legal definition of sexual harassment.
Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis
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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Clothing Industry's Narrow Focus Sidelines People With Disabilities
What are the special clothing needs of disabled people? HowStuffWorks talks with designers and the disabled to find out.
Why Do We Care About the First 100 Days?
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A new U.S. president is under pressure to produce in those first 100 days in office. Why is that and does it really matter?
Could Our Spacecraft Accidentally Ignite an Alien World's Entire Atmosphere?
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Outer planets in our solar system have atmospheres made up of flammable chemicals that can cause explosions on Earth. Could a rocketship, or electric spark, ignite them?