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The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop
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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.
Uncovering Champy, a Beloved Lake Monster
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Champy, the legendary creature said to reside in Lake Champlain, has spurred over 300 alleged sightings since the 1600s. Explore the famous cryptid's origins.
1969 Honda S800
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The 1969 Honda S800 was originally called the S360 and given 'light car' status. Find out what changes were made to make it the S800.
10 Fairy Tales That Are Way Darker Than You Realized as a Kid
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In the original "Cinderella," her two stepsisters cut off parts of their feet to try to fit into the glass slipper. That's just one gory detail Disney left out.
Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations
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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.
From Military to Mainstream: The Evolution of the AR-15
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The ArmaLite AR-15 rifle has become a hot-button issue in the American landscape. Where did the rifle originate and how did it become so controversial?
Bear With Me: Tracing the Origins of a Common Phrase
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The phrase "bear with me," meaning "be patient with me," likely originated in 14th-century Middle English and is often confused with "bare with me" due to similar pronunciation.
Thought Experiment: What If We Stopped Walking Upright?
Humans have only been bipedal for a sliver of history. What if we returned our spines to their original position and quit walking upright? What would that world be like?
Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.
The Ridiculous Reason Most Women's Clothes Don't Have Real Pockets
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Stuff Mom Never Told You finds out why women's clothes have no real pockets. Would you believe it was originally a way to keep the ladies powerless?