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Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial

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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.

Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day

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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?

Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs

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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.

Why Ice Usually Freezes Cloudy, Not Clear

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Ice cubes usually look cloudy and opaque in the middle, despite the fact that water is clear. What's the deal?

The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie

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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.

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.

Your Sushi May Not Be as Healthy as You Think

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Fresh fish is full of good nutrients. But sushi can be good or bad depending on what you order. HowStuffWorks breaks it down.

The Surprising Controversy Behind 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

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HowStuffWorks looks into who actually wrote 'Mary Had a Little Lamb.' And what car icon Henry Ford had to do with it.

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.

Gas-powered vs. Electric Cars: Which Is Faster?

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Is a gas-powered car faster than an electric car? HowStuffWorks breaks down the answer.

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