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Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the popularity of quinoa and how it affected farmers who grew it in South America.
What Do the Numbers on Those Tiny Produce Stickers Tell Us?
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When you buy most fruits and vegetables in a supermarket, you might see that they're individually tagged with a sticker and a bar code. There's a lot of information in that four-digit code!
How Mad Cow Disease Works
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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.
Top 10 Most Common Ingredients in Fast Food
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Some of the most common fast food ingredients are citric acid, xanthan gum and caramel color. Learn about the top 10 most common ingredients in fast food.
Would legalization make marijuana cheaper?
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Would legalization make marijuana cheaper? Keep reading to learn about marijuana and discover if legalization would make marijuana cheaper.
What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?
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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?
Most Expensive Flower (and 5 More Blooms That'll Break the Bank)
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Some flowers bloom briefly, but their prices leave a lasting impact on your bank account.
How Ketchup Works
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As people begin to prefer spicier sauces, what's the future of ketchup? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
9 Richest States in the USA and a Surprise Winner
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Have you ever wondered what the richest state in the USA is? Many factors affect a state's wealth, including the cost of living, dominating industries, geographic resources, economic policies and the education of its workforce, among other things.
When Life Hands You Persimmons, Make Hoshigaki
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Originally a method of preserving the fall harvest for winter, hoshigaki (Japanese for dried persimmon) is a centuries-old Japanese delicacy.