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Hass History: How Mexican Avocados Came to Rule the U.S.

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America just can't do without Mexican avocados. And the Mexican cartels want a piece of the pie.

Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic

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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.

Shinzo Abe's Enduring Legacy Will Last in Japan for Generations

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The world is in shock after the assassination of Japan's longest-serving leader, former prime minister, Shinzo Abe. Who was Abe and what will be his legacy?

If You Get 29/35 on This Soccer Quiz, You Can Fake Your Way as a World Cup Referee

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Not everyone can be a soccer referee, especially in the World Cup. Do you have what it takes? Here's your chance to find out!

What Does Airplane Mode Do? And Can It Save Battery Life?

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Why do flight attendants instruct us to turn our mobile devices on airplane mode before takeoff? And what does airplane mode even do?

5 Fall Foods You Can Forage in Your Own Neighborhood

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Foraging is the practice of searching your native environment for edibles - and anybody can do it. Here are five commonly found foraging favorites.

What Zodiac Sign Matches Your Erotic Personality?

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Most horoscopes only tell you about romance briefly before going on about some lucky numbers. But what about getting lucky? If you want to match up to the sexy side of the zodiac, leave your inhibitions at the door!

How Long Would You Have Survived in the Stone Age?

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Many find it challenging to imagine life without smartphones and internet access. What about a world without electricity or running water, though? Find out how long you'd survive in the Stone Age when you take the following quiz!

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

15 Butterfly Species to Spot on (Almost) Every Continent

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Butterflies aren't just colorful decorations fluttering around flowers. They are one of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 17,000 known species.

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