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Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?

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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.

How does a magnetic stripe on the back of a credit card work?

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Ever wondered how the mag stripe on the back of your credit card works? Find out how the mag stripe communicates information about your account.

Stars & Stripes Forever Quilt Pattern

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Fun and easy to make, the Stars & Stripes Forever Quilt Pattern is a great fit with just about any decor. Download the free quilt pattern here.

How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?

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I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment?

When You Wish Upon a Stone ... Make It a Striped One

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You may have wished upon a star, but have you ever wished upon a rock? Find a lucky wishing stone and give it a try.

The Zonkey Has a Donkey Mom and Zebra Dad

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The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey.

How Tiger Sharks Work

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Tiger sharks are named for the dark spots and stripes that mark juveniles. Learn how tiger sharks are equally as ferocious as tigers.

How Candy Canes Became the Sweet Treat of Christmas

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Christmas wouldn't be the same without a bunch of candy canes. But how did these sticky, striped treats become synonymous with the holiday anyway?

When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People

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It's fairly rare, but a potentially catastrophic rind failure lurks under the green-striped shell of every seemingly innocent watermelon in the produce aisle.

Wandering Jew Plant

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Wandering Jew plant is a type of house plant. Leaves have stripes in a variety of colors. Learn about maintaining wandering Jew at HowStuffWorks.

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