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U.S. Farmers Eye Hemp as a New Cash Crop
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Congress passed the farm bill with a provision that will legalize hemp farming. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it will be America's next gold rush.
How Emily Post Works
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Emily Post was America's etiquette expert during the Roaring 20s. Learn about her life and surprisingly open-minded career.
What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?
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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?
The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn
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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.
The Great Yellowstone National Park Quiz
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It is the most famous national park on planet Earth. How much do you know about America's renowned Yellowstone National Park?
Who Was the Worst President Ever in U.S. History?
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Every few years, a group of historians and scholars ranks America's presidents. The "winner" of the worst president ever category has remained consistent.
What's the cheapest new energy alternative?
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America, and really the entire world as a whole, runs on fossil fuels like gasoline and coal. But it's no secret that these resources can't last forever.
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?
How to Treat a Cat That Has a Snakebite
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Although most snakes are nonpoisonous in North America, their bite still can be harmful to a cat. Learn how to treat a cat has suffered a snakebite.
The 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird
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The third-generation Pontiac Firebird emerged as America grew interested in performance cars again. Here, read about the 1982-1992 Pontiac Firebird.