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The Once-banned Gooseberry Has Made a Comeback in the U.S.

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The U.S. banned the gooseberry in the early 1900s because it contributed to white pine blister rust disease. But few states outlaw it anymore, so eat up!

Calamity Jane Rode Hard, Drank Even Harder and Became a Wild West Legend

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Martha 'Calamity Jane' Canary was a woman trying to make it in a man's world at a time when societal strictures held women tightly bound to norms of femininity.

The Scoville Scale: How Hot Is That Pepper?

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Is that pepper too hot to handle? See where it falls on the Scoville scale.

Paprika Is Way More Than Just Deviled Egg Dust

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Paprika comes from the Capsicum annuum variety of red peppers, and can range in flavor from very hot to sweet.

How to Buy a Good Bottle of Prosecco

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You might think prosecco and Champagne are the same because they both have bubbles, but you'd be wrong. So what's makes a quality prosecco?

Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing

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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.

Is China Launching Fake Moon a Bright Idea?

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China is planning launch a 'fake' moon to provide extra illumination to Chengdu, Sichuan. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

5 Ways to Use Fresh Cranberries

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Fresh cranberries are a sign that the holidays are in full swing. HowStuffWorks has five some simple ways to utilize with this tiny tart fruit.

Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue

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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.

Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!

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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.

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