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How Humans Have Made a Mess of Mink
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The wars between American and European mink species and humans quietly rage worldwide. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
What's All the Buzz About Ezekiel Bread?
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HowStuffWorks finds out what's inside Ezekiel bread and what's involved in making sprouted grain breads.
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
Fruit Flies: The Science Superstars You Want Gone From Your Kitchen
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Fruit flies are annoying, but we also owe them a huge debt of scientific gratitude.
5 Hugely Fun Facts About Mass (Not Weight)
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Weight is the measurement of gravity's pull on an object. And it varies by location. Mass is a different beast altogether.
Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La
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A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the novel 'Lost Horizon,' the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains mythical.
Why is scary music scary?
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You know it when you hear it: shrieking noises, dissonant chords, unexpected high notes. HowStuffWorks explains what makes scary music scary.
Which Greek God or Goddess Are You?
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Calling all Greek mythology fans out there! Do you think you channel these gods and goddesses sometimes? Take the quiz to see!
From Z to Q: When Letters Become Political Symbols
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Seemingly everywhere in the barrage of photos out of Ukraine is the letter 'Z' - on tanks, T-shirts, signs and buildings. But how did it become a political symbol?
What Is Modal Fabric and Is It Eco-friendly?
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Modal fabric is a type of synthetic rayon. It has a reputation for being greener than other fabrics, but is it really?