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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.

Who decides what words you can't say on TV?

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There's a limit to how crass and vulgar you can be on TV. Learn who decides what words you can say on TV at HowStuffWorks.

How Long Would You Have Survived in Ancient Rome?

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Almost 2,000 years ago, Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger proclaimed, "nil desperandum," meaning, "never despair." After a few days in Ancient Rome, however, most would probably find this easier said than done. So, would you despair or thrive in this dark time?

How Marriage Works

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Marriage is about beginning a new life with a loved one, but it's also a legal process. Learn about marriage laws, marriage licenses and marriage customs.

How the Space Launch System Will Work

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Have you met the driving force behind the U.S. space program for the foreseeable future? Take a second to get acquainted with the proposed blasting behemoth.

Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?

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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?

Alien Abduction Theories: A Scientific Search for Evidence

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Many people have reported alien abduction stories. Most of the abductees have shared their stories through hypnosis. Read more about alien abductions.

Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?

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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?

Ridiculous History: The Emu War

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In this installment of ridiculous history, we see what happens when emus go up against farmers. Learn more about the emu war at HowStuffWorks Now.

The Benefits of Talking About Yourself in the Third Person

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What do Donald Trump, Bob Dole and LeBron James have in common? A tendency to talk about themselves in the third person. But is it just egotism or is there a hidden benefit to saying your name rather than "I"?

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