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The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.
The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol
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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!
The Once-banned Gooseberry Has Made a Comeback in the U.S.
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The U.S. banned the gooseberry in the early 1900s because it contributed to white pine blister rust disease. But few states outlaw it anymore, so eat up!
Yeast Is the Magic Microbe That Makes Bread Rise
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Some of the best breads are leavened using yeast. But how does this tiny microbe make bread rise? And why is it so intimidating when it comes to baking?
From Plant Pots to Ancient Armies, Terracotta Is Universal
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One of the oldest and most widely-used materials in the world, baked clay or terracotta, can be found on roofs, in museums and in gardens all over the world.
Pimento Cheese: The Southern Staple With Northern Roots
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You probably equate pimento cheese with the South. But it actually got its start in the North. We'll tell you all about that, and how to make it.
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.
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.
Melon Rinds, Carrot Tops and Other Produce 'Waste' You'll Enjoy Eating
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to use the discarded parts of many fruits and vegetables including broccoli, apples, carrots, citrus and watermelons.
It's Gardening Season: 5 Tips to Keep Squirrels Out
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Squirrels aren't going anywhere. HowStuffWorks looks at how gardeners and these pesky critters can get along peacefully, in the same yard.