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How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

Farro Is an Ancient Grain Having a Modern Revival

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Farro is a grain you may not be familiar with, but it's been around a long time, it's incredibly versatile and it's oh so good for you, so what's not to like?

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.

You Already Use Heuristics Every Day. Here's What They Are

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Heuristics are rule-of-thumb strategies that help us shorten decision-making time and solve problems quickly and effortlessly.

Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the popularity of quinoa and how it affected farmers who grew it in South America.

How Do Snails Get Their Shells?

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Snails can't survive without the protective shells they call home. Get the details on how they grow them at HowStuffWorks.

Do Porch Lights Really Stop Burglars?

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Many people instinctively turn on a light outside their homes when they're going to be out in hopes of stopping people from breaking in. But interviews with burglars tell a different story about what really deters them.

Sea Cucumber: Animal or Vegetable?

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What is a sea cucumber? HowStuffWorks looks at these strange sea creatures.

Do animals laugh?

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Do animals laugh? Researchers have investigated whether animals are capable of making a unique sound in response to joy.

What are ancient grains?

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Ancient grains can bring new flavors to your plate while providing healthy, whole grain goodness. Learn more about ancient grains.

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