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  1. Happy Holidays from HowStuffWorks! Christmas Traditions Around the World: http://is.gd/5BdpV ...do you have a favorite holiday tradition?
  2. Move the notch on your belt over and read on. Top 5 Reasons You Pack on the Pounds During the Holiday Season: http://is.gd/5nywN
  3. Is the human brain still evolving? http://is.gd/3lG8p ...I sure hope so!
  4. Legend says Washington had a recipe for egg nog that contained rye whiskey, rum, sherry. Quite a dose of holiday cheer! http://is.gd/5nxWu
  5. What's behind the ornaments, trees and presents that characterize the 25th of December? The Ultimate Christmas Quiz: http://is.gd/5nxPd
  6. If you have an iPhone you probably love it. But how does it work? How the iPhone Works: http://is.gd/3gNMa
  7. Ever have "one of those days?" Did you know Murphy's Law was named after a real person? Learn more here: http://is.gd/3nNsG
  8. It will take more than a little McNugget know-how to pass the Ultimate McDonald's Quiz! http://is.gd/3xrLw ...fries anyone?
  9. Top 10 Space Conspiracy Theories: http://is.gd/3Fcl2 ...once you learn, you can't unlearn. Let's begin.
  10. Good Question: Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? http://is.gd/3MY93
  11. Did You Know? Wool is fire resistant. It will burn if it's held to a fire, but when removed, it will self-extinguish. http://is.gd/3Ncf3
  12. Strange/gross but true, beauty creams can contain some pretty odd ingredients. Here's a list of our top 5: http://is.gd/40KDm
  13. Don't let home restoration get the best of you. Top 5 Home DIY Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: http://is.gd/45fud
  14. Did you know? Sleds have probably been around since about 800 B.C.E. in Viking regions. Get another random fact: http://is.gd/3Qvdl
  15. Is there a light 10 billion times brighter than the sun? http://is.gd/3Z1Xk ...I'll get my shades.
  16. This list may help you feel more comfortable about things like getting a flu shot. 9 Medical Myths: http://is.gd/42MBY
  17. BANG! Why do loud noises cause your ears to ring? http://is.gd/45AJW
  18. Flavor Matching Quiz: Great Tastes that Taste Great Together http://is.gd/4fMPI ...see if you have "good taste" :)
  19. Traveling faster than the speed of light, you could go anywhere in minutes -- in theory at least. How Warp Speed Works: http://is.gd/4fVZp
  20. My, what a big brain you have! Why are people's brains different sizes? http://is.gd/4i1ge ...is bigger always better?