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How Has Interracial Marriage Been Treated Around the World?
What's the state of interracial marriage in the United States and around the world? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Synchronous Fireflies Will Perform Spring Smoky Mountain Light Show
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Every year, synchronized fireflies light up in one, huge choreographed courtship display in a few spots around the world.
Can a Country Leave the United Nations?
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Can a country leave the United Nations? What countries have left the U.N.? Learn about the process and possibility in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! You Know the Jingle, Now Hear the Chia Pet Story
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These quirky clay figurines sprout 'hair' seemingly overnight. But what is it that has made the Chia Pet an international sensation for 40 years?
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620
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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans "shark drunk."
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.
Mrs. Cheng: The Most Successful Pirate in History
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HowStuffWorks looks at the career of Mrs. Cheng, aka Ching Shih, a famous female pirate of the 19th century who patrolled the South China Sea.
Physics and Football: How Denver's Altitude Affects Field Goals
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Three of the NFL's longest field goals were kicked in Denver's Mile High Stadium. HowStuffWorks breaks down the physics behind the phenomenon.
Behind the Scenes at Supercross
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What does it take to put on Supercross, one of fastest, high-flying motorcycle races in the world? HowStuffWorks goes there to find out.