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Why People Are Downing Chlorophyll, the Plant Pigment
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Chlorophyll doesn't just make grass green. It has properties that help people too. And some folks are taking chlorophyll supplements to get more of it.
Chainsaw Lobster Among New Deep-sea Species Found in Java Sea
The first-ever deep-sea exploration of West Java seas netted more than 12,000 marine creatures. HowStuffWorks looks at some of the new species found.
How Enslaved Elizabeth Freeman, 'Mum Bett,' Sued for Her Freedom and Won
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On Aug 22, 1781, the court ordered that Mum Bett, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, should be emancipated from slavery. She was the first enslaved black woman to sue for her freedom and win.
Who Owns the Beach? It Depends
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On most U.S. shorelines, the public has had a time-honored right to "lateral" access to beaches. That sandy space, however, is being hotly contested.
Know Your Fragrance Notes
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Do you know your fragrance notes? Check out this article and learn all about fragrance notes.
If You Can Identify These Objects, You're Probably a Baby Boomer
Baby boomers were right there when go-go boots first came on the scene, and they know church keys weren't for opening locks! If you're up to speed with the baby boomer era, do you think you can identify each of our quiz items from just one image? Take a walk down memory lane, and find out!
What Did People Do Before Infant Formula Was Invented?
In most of the world, infant formula is taken for granted. But during a shortage, you start to wonder how mothers got along before it was widespread.
What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle
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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?
Want to Be a Manlier Man? Use These Tips From Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman once moonlighted as a men's health writer, and his columns have now been published as a book. Learn why at HowStuffWorks .
Which real-life villain are you?
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All aspiring villains are familiar with the great villains of fiction, from Nurse Ratched to Gordon Gekko to Lex Luthor. But what about real-life role models? Take this quiz to find out which evil figure you're most like!