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How Turducken Became the Ultimate Thanksgiving Triple Play
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The turducken is the definitive bird-within-a-bird-within-a-bird on the table today. HowStuffWorks breaks down who first created this mystery meat.
Cash for Teeth: The Legend of the Tooth Fairy
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HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the tooth fairy.
Entropy: The Invisible Force That Brings Disorder to the Universe
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Entropy is the disorder of a system, but that means a lot more than making a mess of a room.
7 Finger-lickin' Legends About Colonel Sanders and KFC
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Was Sanders a real colonel? Does KFC use real chicken or something else? Find out as we bust some myths about KFC and its founder.
How do they get the fat out of fat-free foods?
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You may have wondered how they get the fat out of fat-free foods -- is it some magical machine or process? Find out at HowStuffWorks.com.
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Barista?
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Want to peer into the mind of a barista? Try this quiz now, which will test your knowledge on coffee drinks, coffee tools and coffee brews and roasts. If you think you can easily do the job of a barista, let's see if you can score at least a 90% on this quiz!
Can You Pass This High School General Science Quiz?
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Although not always a favorite subject, most people take at least one general science class in high school. Take this quiz to find out how much you remember.
Can You Finish These English Proverbs?
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Proverbs tend to be short, catchy sayings that hold within them some small nugget of truth or wisdom. Test your knowledge of these often cliched, though sometimes useful, phrases!
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.
Biden Brings a Menorah Lighting Back to the White House
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President Biden's menorah lighting promises to prioritize ritual over reception, focusing on the lighting of the traditional Hanukkah candelabrum itself.