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Why are barns usually painted red?
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Red barns are a common sight in rural parts of the country, but have you ever wondered why they're painted red? Learn about the purpose of red barns.
Ridiculous History: A Nation Sacrifices Its Sausage to Fight a War
They may not seem stealthy now, but in WWI, zeppelins were airborne attackers. Learn what strange ingredient zeppelins needed at HowStuffWorks Now.
What Do You Know About the Last Month of the Civil War?
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Admit it! The Civil War has always intrigued you. So don't be shy! Dive into the best part of any war — when it all ended! We'll douse you with end-of-war facts that'll make your head spin. Uncover some rare Civil War facts in this challenge and know-it-all much better than your friends!
How to Recycle Tires
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Recycling tires can help protect the environment. Read this article and learn how to recycle tires.
Not a Whale of a Tail: You Too Can Become a Mermaid
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HowStuffWorks finds out all about mermaid classes and how to become a professional mermaid.
Can You Identify These U.S. Presidents If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?
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There's a reason the greatest masters of disguise used fake mustaches to hide their identity. Now, we've taken their craft and applied it to these U.S. presidents. Will you know who they are?
Our Mothers, Ourselves: Mother-Daughter Relationships
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Mother-daughter relationships can vary depending on age. Learn about mother-daughter relationships at Discovery Health.
Can You Guess the State From a List of Its Neighbors?
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We're sending you on a Mapquest in this quiz! Do you know which state borders only one other? What about a state with no neighbors? (They're kind of a loner.) Two are extra neighborly, sharing a border with eight other states! Have you got what it takes to name them all? Let's see!
How to Land on the Government Watch List
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You've heard about the government watch list. But who's on it and why? Find out what puts a person on a government watch list and how you get off of it.
How CARFAX Works
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CARFAX developed a unique business. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about CARFAX.