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The Most Popular Sport in America Is No Big Surprise

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There's little doubt that United States loves sports. The country is home to some of the world's biggest sports, in terms of fans, viewership, event attendance, sheer revenue and pure spectacle.

10 Vampire Anime That Balance Fantasy With Humor and Drama

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Vampires have proven themselves to be one of the most versatile and durable creatures of horror fiction, having found their way into countless genres of storytelling. Anime is a good example: Some of the spookiest and most visually arresting examples in the form include these undead bloodsuckers.

Which hit farther: wood bats or aluminum bats?

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Do wood bats or aluminum bats hit farther? Find out whether wood or aluminum bats hit farther in this article from HowStuffWorks.

The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement

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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?

Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?

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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.

True Stories of How 'A Wrinkle in Time' Inspired Female Scientists

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HowStuffWorks talks to three modern-day 'Megs' to find out how they were inspired by the book 'A Wrinkle in Time.'

A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break

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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?

Gallium Boils at 4,044 Degrees F, But Will Also Melt in Your Hand

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More than fodder for melt-in-your-hand YouTube videos, gallium is a key component in LED lights and the powerful microchips in your smartphone.

'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe

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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Is There a Hidden Cure for Cancer?

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A surprising percentage of Americans believe that Big Pharma is hiding the cure for cancer because there's a lot of money to be made treating the disease. Experts explain why this isn't true.

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