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Where do salad dressings get their names?
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I've enjoyed Thousand Island salad dressing for years, and I've always wondered how it got its name. For that matter, how did ranch dressing get its name? Is French dressing really from France? And what is in those dressings?
Ostrich Facts
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The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. They form the single remaining species in an ancient, primitive order of birds. Learn more ostrich facts.
Crusades
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Crusades were a series of military campaigns that the Christian countries of Europe waged to conquer the Holy Land from the Muslims.
How to Play the 12-bar Blues
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12-bar blues is taught on the guitar in this collection of videos. Find out how to play the 12-bar blues.
If You Can't Stand the Heat: Cooking Quiz
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You may be a whiz in the kitchen, but just how well-versed are you when it comes to the art of cooking? Test your culinary prowess with this cooking quiz.
How Science Changed the Food Industry
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Science has changed the food industry in more ways than one. Learn how science has changed the food industry indefinitely in this article.
August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley Dies
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Elvis Presley's death on August 16, 1977, saddened the world. After a long battle with health problems, the king of rock 'n' roll had fallen.
Aromatherapy: Peppermint
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Peppermint is used in aromatherapy to stimulate the senses, help digestion, and clear congestion. Learn more about the uses of this essential oil.
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
Is the American Flag Still on the Moon? Objects Astronauts Left Behind
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Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?