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How to Neutralize Asparagus Pee

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Is it better to be grossed out by the smell of your asparagus pee, or not to be able to smell it all? A new study explains why some of us can detect this unique odor.

Pop-Up Ads Are Annoying — But They Work

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With so many annoying types of web advertising out there, what could advertisers do better? HowStuffWorks looks at pop-up ads.

Why Are We So Crazy Over Celebrity Babies?

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Kylie Jenner's 'surprise' baby was the most liked Instagram photo of all time. HowStuffWorks finds out why people like celebrity baby news so much.

Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City

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LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.

The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time

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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat

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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.

Why You Need More Lentils in Your Life

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These colorful legumes pack a powerful punch when it comes to nutrition. Plus they're versatile, easy to cook and taste great.

What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?

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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.

Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward

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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.

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