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The Ultimate Death Quiz

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The Grim Reaper is a personification of death that has been invented and refined over the years to help humans make sense of their own mortality. How much do you know about your own mortality? You can't cheat death, and you can't cheat on this quiz about death, either. So sharpen your scythe and get started.

How Chinese Traditions Work

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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

12 Deadly Diseases Cured in the 20th Century

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Diseases like polio and smallpox took countless lives before a cure was found. Read our list of 12 diseases that were cured in the 20th century.

Saw-scaled Viper: Opportunistic, Fast and Highly Venomous

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The Indian saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is one of the most infamous and dangerous Indian snakes. These venomous snakes are known for their speed, aggression and powerful venom, which makes them one of the deadliest snakes to humans.

Clothing Industry's Narrow Focus Sidelines People With Disabilities

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What are the special clothing needs of disabled people? HowStuffWorks talks with designers and the disabled to find out.

What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?

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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.

The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean Floor

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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.

How Advergaming Works

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Advertising has made its way into the virtual world of video games. More and more companies are testing the waters with a method of reaching potential customers called advergaming.

'Heatflation': How High Temperatures Send Food Prices Soaring

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Sizzling temperatures across the globe aren't just bad for humans, they're bad for crops too. Harvests are smaller and that drives up food prices.

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