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The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop
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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.
How John Williams Composes So Many Unforgettable Film Scores
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The composer who gave us the scores for movies such as "Star Wars," "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and "Jaws" has just marked his 90th birthday.
Strategies for How to Win Wordle
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Addicted to Wordle like everybody else? Then you need these strategies for what words are best for your first guess. But there's a catch. Isn't there always?
Why Sriracha Is Everybody's Favorite Hot Sauce
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Sriracha is spicy and tangy but never super hot. That's why so many people love it. It never overpowers foods; it just complements them.
22 Worst Christmas Songs Plaguing Our Eardrums Every Year
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We all know the holidays bring joy, cookies, and a flood of music. But not every tune deserves a spot on your December playlist. Some Christmas music lands on the naughty list, relegated to the land of skips and ironic plays.
What Eats Frogs? Birds, Snakes, Lizards, and Even Other Frogs
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Frogs aren't at the top of the food chain. In fact, the list of what eats frogs is pretty long. These amphibians are on the menu for all kinds of animals across different ecosystems.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
Who Invented the Assembly Line?
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The assembly line didn't kick off with Henry Ford and the Model T, but Ford played a big role in changing the landscape of manufacturing forever.
Hekate: The Triple-faceted Goddess of Witchcraft and Ghosts
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Hekate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, the moon, witchcraft, the night, necromancy and ghosts who stood at the crossroads between the worlds of the living and the dead.
1970 Buick GSX
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Buick, in the last great year for muscle cars, built one of the fastest ever. Learn about the massive 455-cubic-inch engine and see the performance numbers for the 1970 Buick GSX.