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Jan 30, 2017 09:08 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   When College-bound Kids Have Their Acceptances Revoked Ever year, millions of high school seniors lose interest in school after they get into college. And every year, some of those students see those acceptances vanish.       The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work Saying that all it takes to succeed in the U.S. is effort and personal responsibility is an oversimplification of the actual circumstances surrounding poverty.       What's the Least-affordable City for Housing in the World? This place has been in the top spot for years.       Ridiculous History: Sentenced to Death by Molten Gold Down the Throat Imagine burning molten metal poured into your open mouth. That horrifying form of execution actually happened — and scientists studied what actually killed the victim.       What Do U.S. Citizens Have to Do to Travel to Cuba Right Now? The tropical island next door that was off limits to Americans for more than half a century is now open for business … as long as you're not a "tourist."       How Often Should You Wash Your Bra? While laywomen give answers ranging from "after every use" to "once a month," experts have a definite number.       In the Absence of Mates, Zebra Shark Just Births Her Own Clones Shark shocker! This 'virgin birth' is the first example of a shark switching from sexual to asexual reproduction.       Honesty and Profanity Are Surprising Bedfellows You'd think that someone who curses up a storm might be dishonest and bad news all around. A new study finds that the opposite may be true.       Curious, Cool and Captivating: Our Best Stories You Might Have Missed This Week A compilation of the coolest new podcasts, videos and articles at HowStuffWorks.       Do Big Cats Freak Out Over Laser Pointers Like House Cats? House cats seem to love chasing laser pointers. But what about their larger, wilder cousins?     Copyright © 2017 InfoSpace Holdings LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list