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How White America Tried to Eliminate Chinese Restaurants in the Early 1900s
In the early 20th century, the white establishment considered Chinese restaurants a threat. HowStuffWorks explains the war on Chinese restaurants.
How Retractable-stud Snow Tires Work
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Retractable-stud snow tires could offer studded-traction on icy roads. Learn about retractable-stud snow tires at HowStuffWorks.
The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)
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The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.
Could we really blow up an incoming asteroid with a nuclear bomb?
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Surely nuclear weapons, which can obliterate entire cities, contain enough destructive power to blow a giant space rock to bits, right? What does NASA make of the whole explosive business?
The Hardest Tongue Twister in English Is...
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Tongue twisters are those delightfully tricky phrases or verses that are designed to challenge the articulation and coordination of speech. The hardest tongue twister is packed with sequences of similar sounds, particularly consonants, that are super tricky to say quickly or repeatedly.
Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes
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Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.
The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020
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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.
Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?
How 'Pretty Boy' Floyd Became the FBI's Public Enemy No. 1
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Charles 'Pretty Boy' Floyd lived a life of crime. HowStuffWorks looks at why the FBI named him Public Enemy No. 1, and how a famed agent killed him.
Was There a Real Paul Bunyan?
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The story of Paul Bunyan, the giant lumberjack, is one of the most enduring tall tales. But was Paul Bunyan based on a real person?