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The U.S. Wild Pig Population Is Exploding

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The feral pig population in the U.S. is a growing problem in nearly 40 states. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into how the USDA intends to tackle the issue.

This One Guy Is Responsible for What We Think a Pirate Sounds Like

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Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, you scallywags! HowStuffWorks Now explains why we all sound like Robert Newton on this most historic day.

Legos Go Green!

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Lego has switched to a sugarcane-based plastic as part of its commitment to using only sustainably-sourced materials.

How Many Butts in a Buttload?

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If you've ever expressed the charming idea that you have a buttload of something, you may have wondered what the measure of a buttload actually is and where the phrase came from.

Did an Eye Deformity Affect da Vinci's Painting?

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Leonardo da Vinci may have had an eye condition called exotropia. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Pillow Fighting Isn't Just Child's Play, It's a Real Sport

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Forget Ultimate Fighting. Pillow fighting is the real ultimate sport. HowStuffWorks looks at the sport of pillow fighting.

Black Chickens Are Beautiful - Inside and Out

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The magic of a blacker-than-black chicken like the Ayam Cemani is in its genetics.

Soju: The Wildly Popular Spirit of South Korea

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Soju is the unofficial national drink of South Korea. HowStuffWorks takes a sip of this rice-based alcohol beverage.

You Don't Want to Know How Maraschino Cherries Are Made

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The expression "the cherry on top" refers to a very good thing. You may think differently once you learn how maraschino cherries are actually made.

Kummakivi, Finland's Balancing Rock, Seems to Defy the Laws of Physics

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It looks completely impossible that this rock should stand, balanced as it is, but it has not moved since the last ice age.

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