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How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long
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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?
Do Plants Make Music?
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Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert
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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.
Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation? Sometimes the Line Is Blurry
HowStuffWorks finds out what cultural appropriation is and gives some examples of it. Also how can you be sure you are not culturally appropriating?
The Anatomy of a U.S. Presidential Motorcade
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The U.S. president requires constant security, especially when traveling. HowStuffWorks takes a look at what goes into the presidential motorcade.
Why Gasoline Prices Vary From Station to Station
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Two gas stations might face each other on a street in Anytown, USA. Yet their gas prices might be different. Why is that?
10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges
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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.
Scary Prehistoric 'Hell Pigs' Once Roamed the Earth
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These super-frightening entelodonts (aka hell pigs) once patrolled throughout Eurasia, North America and Africa.
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.