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Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?

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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.

What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?

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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?

What Makes a 'Killer' Lake Explode?

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Lakes seem like serene places to escape and enjoy peace and quiet. So you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lake can actually explode without warning. It's happened, with deadly consequences.

Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'

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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.

Do Dogs Get Embarrassed When We Dress Them Up?

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Humans experience a wide range of emotions, but what about dogs? Do they ever get embarrassed by their humans? HowStuffWorks investigates.

The Quest to Fix the Grocery Store Tomato

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Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.

'Avengers: Endgame' and the Science of the Marvel Universe

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HowStuffWorks talks to Sebastian Alvarado, scientist and author of a book on the science of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue

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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.

U.S. Needs to Have an Ongoing Conversation About Suicide

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Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

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