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The Nutty Story of Red Pistachios and the Iran Hostage Crisis 

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There was a day when you ate pistachios with the understanding that you'd come away with red fingers and red mouth. What happened to red pistachios?

Why August's Moon Is Known as the Sturgeon Moon

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The August 2023 full moon is known as the sturgeon moon. This year, it's also a supermoon and will be followed by a blue moon at the end of the month!

7 Fastest-growing Cities in the U.S.: San Antonio, Phoenix, and More

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The fastest-growing cities in the U.S. are spreading out like ink in water. From Texas to Florida to the Carolinas, certain metro areas are gaining new residents at a rate that’s tough for larger cities to ignore.

How Barbecue Works

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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.

10 California Landmarks No Visitor Should Miss

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From rugged coastlines to iconic bridges, California landmarks stand as monumental reminders of the Golden State's deep and diverse history. Whether you're hiking the redwoods of Northern California or exploring sunbaked missions in Southern California, there's a landmark with a story waiting to be told.

How Vampires Work

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The vampire legend has been evolving for centuries. The most common image of the vampire was born in Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" in 1897, but the stories go back further than that. Learn all about the undead.

20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)

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Ever wonder what your last name says about your family's story? Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns, occupations and cultural influence across generations.

How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead

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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.

What is the neurochemistry of happiness?

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There's a connection between our physical bodies and the way it responds to emotion -- but scientists aren't quite sure what it is. Could it be that happiness is little more than a series of neurochemical responses to the world around us?

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