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Why Do Most Zippers Say "YKK" on the Pull-tab?
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Zippers are found on so many products. But have you ever noticed that "YKK" is on the pull-tab of most zippers? Find out where these mysterious initials come from.
There Are Four Types of Facebook Users: Which Are You?
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Facebook has over a billion users and a terrifying amount of data on a lot of people's lives. How do you use the platform initially known to Harvard students as "The Facebook"?
HowStuffWorks: How can cities plan for growth?
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What are modern cities doing to accommodate growing populations?
How the Star Wars Program Didn't Work
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Back in 1983 when the Cold War was in full swing, the U.S. was looking for an effective new tactic to deter a nuclear strike. The "Star Wars" missile defensive initiative, however, wasn't it. Why not?
1 in 3 Who Had COVID-19 Have Long COVID Symptoms, Says Oxford Study
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Who gets long COVID and why still remains a mystery, but several new studies are showing it's much more widespread than we initially thought. So what is long COVID and how can it be treated?
HowStuffWorks: What is Jessie’s Law?
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What is Jessie's Law, and why might it help the opioid epidemic?
HowStuffWorks: How can smart cities use technology wisely?
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As cities develop, how can technology be used to accommodate growing populations?
Hippie Heyday: The Ultimate Flower Power Quiz
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In the mid-1960s, the hippie counterculture developed in the United States, initially focused around civil rights demonstrations and anti-Vietnam War protests. Hippies' antiviolent, free love ethos sprang from the concept of "flower power," which advocated for peace, not war.
Can You Name Every Car Logo in This Quiz?
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Whether it's a heraldic shield, a fearsome animal, a simple initial or some aerodynamic wings, a logo can tell you a lot about a car company. Can you tell your Chevy bow ties from your Lamborghini bulls? Take the quiz and find out!
How to Play Canasta
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Canasta is a popular card game. Learn how to play Canasta and three variations of it -- Italian Canasta, Pennies From Heaven, and Samba.