Short Stuff: Why is holly a holiday thing?

Short Stuff: Why is holly a holiday thing?

Holly is waxy and super sharp, not exactly the kind of thing you'd want all over your house. Yet it happens every holiday season. Today we dig in to discover why.

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Where's the best place on your body to get shot?

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Extended Product Warranties: To Buy or Not to Buy?

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Statistically speaking, extended product warranties aren't generally worth the money, but there are some purchases that warrant extra insurance. Find out when it's smart to buy -- and when you should ...

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How the Five Day Weekend Works

How the Five Day Weekend Works

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How Guerrilla Gardening Works

How Guerrilla Gardening Works

You've heard of guerrilla fighting tactics, but how much do you know about guerrilla gardening? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about this "revolutionary" gardening trend. Learn mo...

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How OCD Works

How OCD Works

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about the effects of and treatments ...

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How Thanksgiving Works

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How Albert Einstein's Brain Worked

How Albert Einstein's Brain Worked

Albert Einstein is one of the world's most recognizable geniuses. But was his brain any different from that of an average person? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn more about Thomas Harvey...

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How Corporate Personhood Works

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