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The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.
How Many Continents Are There? Depends Whom You Ask
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It may surprise you to know that experts around the world disagree on how many continents are out there. Here's why.
The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot
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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?
The Greyhound-like Borzoi Can Take Down a Wolf. What Can Your Dog Do?
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A popular companion dog for European royalty for centuries, this elegant breed is still sought after worldwide, though somewhat difficult to find in the U.S.
Why Is the Goldendoodle So Popular, and Do They Make Good Pets?
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What do you get when you mix a golden retriever and a poodle? An oodleriever? Nope - you get a goldendoodle. They're great pets, but have a ton of rambunctious energy.
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.
Communicating With Aliens Is Hard. Communicating With Alien AI Could Be Harder
If you think about it, it'll likely be an alien machine that encounters our probes searching for intelligent life. How's that going to work?
Funerals Have Changed Since the 1960s. Here's How
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Funerals have undergone some major adjustments since the 1960s. Learn more about modern funerals at HowStuffWorks.
Fridge Organization 101: A Shelf by Shelf Guide
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Sure you can shove your food on any shelf in the fridge it will fit on. But stacking it the right way will help the food last longer.
Electric Car Charging Goes Super Fast
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The start of 2019 marks a new era in the world of electric vehicle charging. And that's a good thing. HowStuffWorks looks at the new speeds.