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Shunning the Suez: Tankers Take the Long Route to Save Cash
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Some cargo ships sail around the coast of Africa to avoid paying the Suez Canal tariff. HowStuffWorks Now explains why it may make financial sense.
Electricity-free Fridge Could Change Millions of Lives
Food spoilage is an urgent issue for the millions of people with unreliable electricity - or no electricity at all. A supercool $35 fridge could change that common scenario.
Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State
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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.
When Will We Reach the Tipping Point for Tipping?
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HowStuffWorks finds out if there is profit point when it would make sense to drop tipping in favor of higher restaurant prices.
The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot
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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
Paprika Is Way More Than Just Deviled Egg Dust
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Paprika comes from the Capsicum annuum variety of red peppers, and can range in flavor from very hot to sweet.
Hematite, a Shape-shifting Mineral From the Stone Age
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You can find hematite found all over Earth, as well as Mars. The bloodstone the main source of iron and is also used in jewelry and painting.
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.