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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.
The Cute Crested Gecko, Once Thought Extinct, Is Now Bred by the Thousands
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These lizards love to climb and can thrive on a diet that doesn't include live insects.
Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.
Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!
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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.
'Rogue' Road Crews Are Fixing Unfilled Potholes
Cities facing huge budget cuts can't keep up with potholes. HowStuffWorks talks to two guys who'd had enough and are fixing the potholes on their own.
Citizen's Arrest? Leave Collaring Criminals to the Cops
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the laws behind citizen's arrests in the U.S.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
Can you buy deli meat without preservatives?
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Is it possible to buy deli meat without preservatives? Find out if you can avoid nitrites and nitrates in deli meat at HowStuffWorks.
What If You Eat Marijuana?
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Yes, you can eat marijuana, but turns out it can provide a much different -- and possibly more potent -- high than when you smoke it. Read on to find out ingested marijuana's effects on the body.
Does all-wheel drive help you drive on ice?
Many cars today have all-wheel-drive systems, which you might think would help you drive on ice. Find out if that is true at HowStuffWorks.