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How to Get Gum Out of Clothes: Solving a Sticky Situation
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Think you ruined your favorite pair of jeans because you sat on a sticky piece of gum? You probably didn't. We'll show you how to get that gum out!
How to Build a Turtle Tank
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If you're planning to buy (or find) a turtle as a pet, you're going to need to build the right kind of tank for it. This article shows you how to build a turtle tank.
Potato Battery Experiment: Powering a Light Bulb With a Potato
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You want to make a potato powered light bulb, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a potato powered light bulb in this article.
How to Remove Sticker Residue in 4 Easy Steps
Sticker residue can be incredibly frustrating to deal with, whether it's leftover from a price tag, a bumper sticker or sticky tape. The sticky residue left behind seems almost impossible to remove at first, especially on delicate surfaces.
Why Is There a Gap at the Front of Public Toilet Seats?
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Open-front public toilet seats are U-shaped, while those in private residences are O-shaped. What gives?
Natural Spray Triples Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables
Apeel is a new spray that creates a moisture barrier against produce rot. HowStuffWorks takes a look at how it works.
Otzi the Iceman Ate a High-fat Last Meal
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Researchers say that Otzi, the ancient man found in the Alps in 1991, lived on a diet loaded with fat to maintain warmth and energy in his cold, high-altitude environment.
Quick Tips: Can carrying an umbrella protect your skin?
Ladies once carried parasols, or decorative umbrellas, to protect their skin from the sun. Do umbrellas still provide the skin protection they once did?
Could You Cut It as an Elementary School Teacher?
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Do you have what it takes to shape young minds? After this quiz, we'll let you know how you would do as an elementary school teacher. Could you handle it, or would you find yourself hiding in the broom closet?
Want to Know What Gemstone Matches Your Personality? Find Out Now!
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Are you deep and mysterious like a ruby, or do you sparkle and shine like a diamond? Shower us with the gift of you, and we'll tell you which gemstone you are most like!