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How Barbie's Boyfriend Ken Became an Accidental Gay Icon
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The 1993 case of Earring Magic Ken shows how marketing and focus groups can inadvertently create a kitsch classic. Mattel found this out the hard way.
Pop-Up Ads Are Annoying — But They Work
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With so many annoying types of web advertising out there, what could advertisers do better? HowStuffWorks looks at pop-up ads.
In Mexico, Artists Can Pay Their Federal Taxes With Artwork
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How does the Pago en Especie program allow artists in Mexico to pay taxes with art? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Most Mannequins Idealize Underweight, Unhealthy Bodies, Research Confirms
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How do mannequins measure up to real people, and what does that mean for body image? HowStuffWorks explains a new U.K. study.
Do Taxi Drivers Overcharge Business Travelers? One Study Investigates
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Do cab drivers treat business travelers differently? Are they more willing to overcharge? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?
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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Decoding Your Desk: What Does It Say About You?
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Is a cluttered desk a sign of genius or total chaos? HowStuffWorks Now talks to experts who weigh in.
The Bootstrap Myth: Climbing the Economic Ladder Takes More Than Hard Work
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Succeeding in the U.S. isn't just about effort. Learn how the 'bootstrap myth' oversimplifies economic mobility at HowStuffWorks Now.
AfterShock: Year One in the Life of a Comic Book Startup
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How does a comics company start from scratch? Learn about startup AfterShock Comics in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Want to Define Poverty? Consider More Than Just Income, Study Says
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A new study suggests poverty's more than just a number on a paycheck. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.