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The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

Why are blueprints blue?

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Why are blueprints blue and not some other color? There's a specific chemical process behind it, and its discovery has all the elements of a dark fairy tale.

9 Blue Butterfly Species You Won't Believe Are Real

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Some of the most dazzling insects in the world are blue butterflies. With their iridescent wings and delicate forms, these rare beauties bring color to grasslands, coastal areas and conservation efforts alike.

How to Play the 12-bar Blues

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12-bar blues is taught on the guitar in this collection of videos. Find out how to play the 12-bar blues.

How Kelley Blue Book Works

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Kelley Blue Book is the standard automotive price guide for dealers and consumers. Learn how Les Kelley started Kelley Blue Book in 1926.

The Blue-footed Booby Dance Gets the Girl Every Time

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The blue-footed booby is known as much for its comical mating dance as for its intensely colored blue feet.

The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky

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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?

How the Blue Racer Snake Lives Up to Its Name

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Known for its striking blue coloration and incredible speed, the blue racer snake is found primarily in the Midwest. These snakes are nonvenomous and play an essential role in their ecosystems, helping to control populations of small mammals and other prey.

Deep Blue: Shark of IMAX-worthy Proportions

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In the world of ocean giants, one name stands out: the Deep Blue shark.

Blue Java: The Banana That Tastes Like Ice Cream

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Blue java bananas are remarkable in that they taste like ice cream. HowStuffWorks peels into these bananas.

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