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Can You Remove Your Personal Info From People-Finder Websites?

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Websites like Spokeo, PeopleFinder and Intelius collect reams of data on you, your relatives, court records and other personal information. But getting it removed isn't so easy.

Guess the '80s Hit Song from Its Opening Line

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It wasn't all big hair and big ballads (although there were a lot of those, too). Can you guess these hit '80s songs from their first lines?

The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol

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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!

What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?

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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce dropped off the face of the earth in 1914. HowStuffWorks looks at the mysterious disappearance of literary heavyweight Ambrose Bierce.

Do you have the right to privacy when you're in your car?

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Do you have the right to privacy when you're in your car? Learn more about privacy at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name These Cartoon Characters' Careers?

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Hey, even a cartoon character needs money to live, right? From high-powered executives to quarry workers, the occupations of cartoon characters are varied and sometimes surprising. Can you name them all?

Cadmium: The Highly Toxic Metal That Powers the World

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Cadmium is a natural metal and the leading component in rechargeable batteries and solar cells. It is also highly toxic and heavily regulated.

Military Vehicle Trivia

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Tanks! Jeeps! Armored personnel carriers! The military has more vehicles with more variations than most people could possibly imagine. If you care to test your military vehicle trivia knowledge, gear up and deploy into the quiz!

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