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How Flavor Tripping Works
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Popping a mysterious berry in your mouth to see what happens is fun, but few know how flavor tripping works. Learn how flavor tripping works here.
10 Misconceptions About GMOs
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Are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) really bad for the environment and your health or just victims of bad publicity? We'll look at the pros and cons of this controversial subject.
6 Things to Know About Well Water Before Digging
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Many homes in rural parts of the U.S. rely on well water rather than city water. But well water has pros and cons that city people may never have considered.
Orthomolecular Medicine
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Orthomolecular medicine, a form of alternative medicine that's been around for decades. Learn how orthomolecular medicine uses vitamins as cures.
10 Absolutely Worst Foods to Eat
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We all eat things we probably shouldn't, and that's OK from time to time. But there are some foods that are such nutrition bombs that even occasional indulgence isn't exactly wise.
How Organic Farming Works
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Consumers are becoming more and more knowledgeable about food safety and their health. As a result, organic farming has entered the agriculture mainstream. But what methods must be used, and how is organic farming certified?
Nutria: River Rats Only a Mother Could Love
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Nutria have their place in the world, but they can be very destructive. HowStuffWorks looks at these rodents.
Sweet Sorghum: The Sweetest Fuel You'll Ever Taste!
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How much do you know about sweet sorghum? Keep reading to learn about Sweet Sorghum: The Sweetest Fuel You'll Ever Taste!
How E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel Works
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Learn what E85 is and why some people believe this alternative fuel has the potential to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Do microwaves kill nutrients in food?
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Microwaves are convenient, but are they too good to be true? Find out if microwaves kill nutrients in food.