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Where Do Chickens Originate From?
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Ask someone where chickens come from, and you might hear "the farm" or maybe "the grocery store." But when someone asks, "Where do chickens originate from," they're looking for a deeper answer.
Where Does Cocaine Originate From? All About the Coca Plant
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Where does cocaine originate from? It starts with a green shrub called Erythroxylum coca, or simply, the coca plant. Native to the Andes Mountains of South America, this plant has been cultivated for thousands of years by Indigenous communities for its stimulating properties.
Where Do Braids Originate From? Further Back Than You Think
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When you see an intricate braid today, you might think it's just a hairstyle.
10 Mundane Traditions with Strange Origins
Some seemingly normal traditions have a strange history. Check out 10 mundane traditions with strange origins at HowStuffWorks.
10 Wedding Traditions With Surprising Origins
Many of the family wedding traditions have a history that might surprise you. Check out 10 wedding traditions with surprising origins at HowStuffWorks.
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
How Did 'Stand Your Ground' Laws Originate?
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at Stand Your Ground laws.
10 Cult TV Hits That Originally Flopped
There have been many cult TV hits that originally flopped. Visit HowStuffWorks to see 10 cult TV hits that originally flopped.
Can You Guess the Origins of These Words?
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If we give you a clue, will you be able to follow the piece of yarn back to the Minotaur in the labyrinth? Take this quiz to follow the meanings of English words back to their strange and mythical origins!
Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.