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The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine

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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.

Top 5 Annuals for the South

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Annuals for the South must endure summer heat. Learn what the popular annuals for the South are at HowStuffWorks.

How Azaleas Became the Signature Flowers of the South

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These showy pink, purple, red and white blossoms dazzle through the spring and summer and are ubiquitous throughout the southern U.S.

10 States With the Best Weather Year-round

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Some states feel like summer never ends. Others enjoy four distinct seasons but skip the extreme cold. If you're wondering which are the states with the best weather, you've come to the right place.

The 10 Hottest States in the U.S., Based on 2023 Data

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Death Valley is one of the hottest places on Earth. With a record high of 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius), the California national park is sweltering, but it is not even one of the top 10 hottest states in the U.S.

What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?

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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)

7 Fastest-growing Cities in the U.S.: San Antonio, Phoenix, and More

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The fastest-growing cities in the U.S. are spreading out like ink in water. From Texas to Florida to the Carolinas, certain metro areas are gaining new residents at a rate that’s tough for larger cities to ignore.

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.

Five Times Young People Changed the World

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Teenagers may be young, but they are also determined, and they can spark change. HowStuffWorks looks at five times teens changed the world.

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