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Ridiculous History: What's for Dinner? Meat Jell-O
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Aspics and gelatin salads used to be more common foods on Western menus, but they have largely vanished from the table. Could savory gelatin make a comeback?
Shunning the Suez: Tankers Take the Long Route to Save Cash
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Some cargo ships sail around the coast of Africa to avoid paying the Suez Canal tariff. HowStuffWorks Now explains why it may make financial sense.
Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population
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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.
Does the U.S. Require Citizens to Carry ID?
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The United States doesn't have a national ID, but are U.S. citizens required to carry identification? HowStuffWorks investigates.
When Will We Reach the Tipping Point for Tipping?
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HowStuffWorks finds out if there is profit point when it would make sense to drop tipping in favor of higher restaurant prices.
Three Big Mistakes We Make With Recycling
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The experts have seen people trying to recycle bowling balls and curling irons. They call it 'wishful recycling'. But paper and plastic items can be problematic too.
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.
The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol
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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!
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!
The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot
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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?