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The Peace Sign: From No Nukes Logo to Anti-war Symbol
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The peace sign has been a ubiquitous part of culture for more than 60 years. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this enduring symbol of cooperation.
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.
The Delightfully Eccentric World of Shel Silverstein
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HowStuffWorks gets to know prolific children's writer Shel Silverstein, poet, musician, illustrator and man of many talents and interests.
Bougie Slang: How Did 'Bourgeoisie' Become a Bad Word?
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If someone calls your tastes 'bourgeois,' should you thank them or shake a fist? You might have to check first with Moliere, Marx or Migos to be sure.
Inside a Locust Plague: Desert Grasshoppers Gone Wild
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Locusts are just mild-mannered grasshoppers until they swarm up and become monstrous. In parts of the world, locust plagues are a way of life.
Booze-makers Become Germ-busters to Help Stop COVID-19
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As COVID-19 rages around the world, distilleries quickly ramp up the switch from booze to hand sanitizer in an all-out effort to curb the spread.
What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?
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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.
What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?
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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.
NBA Trivia Quiz: Nothin' but Net
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Put your NBA knowledge to the test! Take the ultimate trivia quiz and celebrate the league's iconic moments.
Can You Guess the NFL Team From Its Colors?
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A football team's colors are sacred. When you have the chance, you paint yourself from head to toe in your favorite team's colors. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of NFL colors and symbols, because after all, YOUR team isn't the only one that exists.