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The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas
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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.
Can fluoride make your teeth yellow?
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Too much fluoride can make your teeth yellow, but only if you're a pee-wee under the age of 8. Learn if fluoride can make your teeth yellow.
Macaroon vs. Macaron: Differentiating Between Sweet Treats
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Macaroons and macarons - they sound similar, but they look quite different. So how did we end up with two popular cookies that sound almost the same?
Amber Hagerman: The Abduction That Inspired AMBER Alerts
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By now, it's probably a familiar sound: jarring, ear-splitting tones that sound from your mobile device. Known as an AMBER Alert, these emergency notifications can be pivotal in finding abducted children. Named after Amber Hagerman, the system started in 1996.
A Female Blind Snake Can Produce Offspring Without Males
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Today, we’re going to explore one of the smallest, most secretive snakes on the planet: the blind snake.These tiny snakes live underground or under leaf litter, and they've evolved to thrive in some pretty unique environments.
5 Times Americans Have Become Royalty
Americans don't have a royal family, but are fascinated by royalty. HowStuffWorks looks at five Americans who married into royalty.
Chocolate: Big Cravings and an Even Bigger Carbon Footprint
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Do you know the carbon footprint of that chocolate bar you're craving? Take a look with HowStuffWorks.
Brown v. Board Wasn't the First Case to Challenge Jim Crow in Schools
Brown v. Board was a landmark case that advanced the fight against segregation laws, but it was a long road to get there. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Ridiculous History: A Wild West Governor Wore Shoes of Human Skin
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Was a bandit named Big Nose George turned into a pair of shoes? Learn more about this weird use of human skin in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.