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Is Artificial Turf the Lawn of the Future?
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Artificial turf has evolved beyond the simple plastic carpet it began as in the 1960s. HowStuffWorks looks at why homeowners and sports teams aren't going for grass.
Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.
How Obituaries Went From Dry Death Notices to Tributes to Truth
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Obituaries do more than just let the world know someone died. They're a chance to pay tribute to someone, advocate for a cause or even settle a score.
Bald Eagle Size, Diet and History as a National Icon
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The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.
Can You Answer All of These "Jeopardy" Style Questions?
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Don't worry, we won't tell Alex Trebek that you weren't able to get all of the following "Jeopardy"-style questions right. But give it your best shot ... and you can pretend that you'll go home with piles of fresh game show cash.
Anne Bonny: A Real Female Pirate of the Caribbean
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Anne Bonny was an Irish marauder whose brief period of piracy in enshrined her as legend as one of the few documented female pirates in history.
What's the World's Tallest Building?
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In the last few decades, there's been a sort of arms race to build ever-taller skyscrapers. Which seven currently rank as the world's tallest buildings?
18 Famous Landmarks: Huge Statues, Waterfalls and More
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Some of the world’s most awe-inspiring spots are natural wonders, whereas other famous landmarks offer a peek into the past.
5 Halloween Myths That Will Not Die
Checking your kids' candy for poison? Locking up your black cat so it doesn't get snagged by a Satanist? You can relax after finding out the real stories behind these urban legends.