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How Did the U.S. Look Before the EPA?
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The U.S. has come a long way since forming the EPA in 1970. HowStuffWorks digs out some pics from the National Archives to show just how far.
Here's What's Really in Your Pumpkin Spice Latte
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What's in your pumpkin spice latte? Find out how few real ingredients are in this popular fall beverage at HowStuffWorks Now.
Running While Female: Safety Apps and Tech
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A variety of smartphone apps like Glympse, BSafe and RoadID are designed to keep runners (and really any active folks) safe.
How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'?
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From the worlds of politics, professional baseball and old-time boxing came a term still in use today to describe someone who has a left-handed predilection.
The Phrase 'Riding Shotgun' Came Way After the West Was Won
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The phrase seems like it might have come about during the Wild West. But it actually took a detour through Hollywood.
The Halifax Donair Is Canada's Kitschiest Sandwich You've Never Heard Of
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Canada isn't a country known for its cuisine. But there is one sandwich from Halifax with a cultlike following that you just have to try to believe.
Pretty Cool Produce: The Exotic Fruits and Veggies Quiz
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You know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what's your IQ on the lesser-known fruits (and veggies) of the world?
Quiz: Time to Get Dirty (Dancing, That Is)
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The timeless cult classic 'Dirty Dancing' has captivated audiences for decades now. Don't be a baby in the corner. Take the HowStuffWorks quiz!
Lapis Lazuli Found in Teeth of Medieval European Woman
The pigment ultramarine was as expensive as gold in medieval Europe; so how did it end up in the teeth of a nun buried at a monastery in rural Germany?
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.