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How Many People Died on the Trail of Tears?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and legacy of the Trail of Tears and the five tribes affected: Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.

U.S. Farmers Eye Hemp as a New Cash Crop

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Congress passed the farm bill with a provision that will legalize hemp farming. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it will be America's next gold rush.

Clean Out Your Makeup, Like Right Now!

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When was the last time you cleaned out your cosmetics? HowStuffWorks talked to an LA-based makeup artist for advice on how often we need to toss it.

5 Famous People With Seriously Long Names

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These five famous people have names so long, just saying them will leave you breathless. HowStuffWorks looks at the stories behind the names.

Digital Hoarding Could Be Harmful to Your Mental Health

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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of digital hoarding and how it compares with other forms of hoarding.

Is the 'Lovely Assistant' the Real Magician?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of magician's assistants, what they do and why the assistant is usually a woman.

Your Yogurt Is Probably Loaded With Sugar

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Your favorite yogurt could have more sugar than a 12-ounce soda. HowStuffWorks looks at a new study about yogurt and sugar.

Why is it bad luck to spill salt?

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If you spill some salt while you're cooking, you might fear a wave of oncoming bad luck. Why is toppling over some salt an omen of misfortune?

Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?

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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.

What If Cows Didn't Exist?

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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?

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