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The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like

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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.

Can we control the weather?

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To control the weather we would have to come up with some technology straight out of science fiction. Find out if we can control the weather.

Rules for Keeping a Pet Chinchilla

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Chinchillas make fairly good long-term pets. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the special needs of these exotic creatures.

How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish

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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.

The Ghosts of Gettysburg's Devil's Den

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HowStuffWorks looks at Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and examines stories about its ghosts.

Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.

What Causes the Tectonic Plates to Move?

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Discover the origins of the continental drift theory and how scientists explain these geologic phenomena.

Meet the Real Vampires of the Animal Kingdom

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HowStuffWorks explores hematophagy - the vampires of the animal world. And yes, these fish, birds and bats do need to eat blood to sustain life.

How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea

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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.

7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus

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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?

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