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How a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fought the Plague
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A lemonade fad in 17th century Paris may have stopped the plague from spreading and the death toll from rising. HowStuffWorks looks at the connection.
Nope, Boomers and Xers Don't Work Harder Than Millennials
A new study shows that that the work ethic is pretty much the same for all generations. HowStuffWorks explores.
Hubble Hubble: Telescope Provides Stunning New Images of Two Planetary Nebulas
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Astronomers used Hubble's full range of imaging to dissect wild 'fireworks' happening in two nearby young planetary nebulas.
Sloths Only Poop Once a Week — But They Make It a Good One
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HowStuffWorks finds out why sloths expose themselves to so much danger by leaving their tree homes to poop on the ground.
Do Fire-breathing Dragons Torch Their Teeth?
Fire will turn a human's teeth to dust. But what about a dragon's?
Why do formal meals include so much silverware?
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If you've been to a nice dinner, you probably noticed the fancy silverware. Learn just why formal meals have so much silverware at HowStuffWorks.
Walking Under a Ladder: What's Behind This Superstition?
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There are numerous superstitions that we unthinkingly adhere to, such as walking under a ladder. But why is it supposed to be so unlucky?
What Is a Cosmic Cow?
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Astronomers at HaleakalÄ Observatory in Hawaii noted a bright X-ray emission in 2018, which persisted for three weeks and glowed ten times more brightly than previously studied supernovas, but are just now beginning to understand it.
The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'
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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?
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.