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Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open

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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.

Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?

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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?

What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?

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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?

What if we ran out of fossil fuels?

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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?

Botox: Another Shot at Looking Young

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Botox could give you another shot at looking young. Learn how Botox gives you another shot at looking young at Discovery Health.

What's All the Buzz About Manuka Honey? 

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HowStuffWorks explores the world of expensive manuka honey to find out how it's different from other honeys.

How the Boston Massacre Fanned the Flames of a Revolution

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The Boston Massacre didn't start the American Revolution. But what role did the March 5, 1770, protest play? HowStuffWorks looks at the history.

The Dodleston Messages: Hoax or Ghost From 1546?

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Ken Webster moved into an 18th-century cottage in the tiny town of Dodleston, England, and found himself cyber-communicating with someone from the year 1546.

America's Black Holocaust Museum Reopens After 14-Year Closure

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The newly reopened America's Black Holocaust Museum traces more than 400 years of Black American history, from the era before enslavement to the present.

Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?

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Ah, vanilla. From pure vanilla extract to essence and imitation, it comes in all forms. But where does vanilla flavoring come from?

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