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The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop

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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.

Fruit Flies: The Science Superstars You Want Gone From Your Kitchen

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Fruit flies are annoying, but we also owe them a huge debt of scientific gratitude.

Do rubber tires insulate your car from lightning?

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To paraphrase the band Queen, thunder and lightning are very, very frightening. Especially when you're stuck in a car in the middle of nowhere. But can your rubber tires protect you from a lightning strike?

Does It Rain on Other Planets?

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Imagine sheets of methane, sulfuric acid and, yes, even diamonds falling from the sky. HowStuffWorks explains how it how it rains on other planets.

4 Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science

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Here are four alternative venues where the general public can enjoy nature, engage in hands-on science learning and get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research in action.

Would a Restaurant Really Make You Wash Dishes If You Can't Pay the Bill?

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You've seen this in a TV comedy: Someone dining at a fancy restaurant forgets their wallet and is sent to the kitchen to work off the debt. But would this happen in the real world?

Angel Number 666: Decrypting Its True Meaning & Significance

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Seeing 666 everywhere? It's a powerful sign of spiritual awakening and transformation. Uncover the hidden meaning and embrace the positive changes it brings.

Chakra Colors: The Key to Unlocking Your Spiritual Potential

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Are you in tune with your chakra colors? Explore their meanings and learn how to align your energy for a more balanced and fulfilling life.

What Is the Mohorovicic Discontinuity and Can Humans Ever Reach It?

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This seismic boundary lies within Earth between the bottom of crust and the uppermost mantle. But nobody has ever dug down deep enough to confirm it exists. So does it?

Snakes Can Hear You Scream, New Study Says

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A new study dispels the myth that snakes are deaf to airborne sounds and reveals that different species react differently to the sounds they hear.

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