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The Plan to Dig Up President James K. Polk — For a Third Time

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What's behind the campaign to exhume and rebury the United States' 11th president? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

How Coronavirus Has Helped to Clear the Air

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Satellite data shows just how much air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis, from China, India, Italy and beyond.

The Once-banned Gooseberry Has Made a Comeback in the U.S.

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The U.S. banned the gooseberry in the early 1900s because it contributed to white pine blister rust disease. But few states outlaw it anymore, so eat up!

Yeast Is the Magic Microbe That Makes Bread Rise

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Some of the best breads are leavened using yeast. But how does this tiny microbe make bread rise? And why is it so intimidating when it comes to baking?

The Immigrant Paradox: Why Acculturation Should Not Mean Assimilation

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Studies have shown that for immigrants, assimilation into the new culture can be bad for your health, family relationships and educational attainment.