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Why You Need More Lentils in Your Life
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These colorful legumes pack a powerful punch when it comes to nutrition. Plus they're versatile, easy to cook and taste great.
What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?
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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.
From Plant Pots to Ancient Armies, Terracotta Is Universal
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One of the oldest and most widely-used materials in the world, baked clay or terracotta, can be found on roofs, in museums and in gardens all over the world.
Pimento Cheese: The Southern Staple With Northern Roots
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You probably equate pimento cheese with the South. But it actually got its start in the North. We'll tell you all about that, and how to make it.
The Scoville Scale: How Hot Is That Pepper?
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Is that pepper too hot to handle? See where it falls on the Scoville scale.
Paprika Is Way More Than Just Deviled Egg Dust
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Paprika comes from the Capsicum annuum variety of red peppers, and can range in flavor from very hot to sweet.
The Secret South Carolina 'Monkey Farm' That Helped Develop the Polio Vaccine
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A little-known research facility in South Carolina housed thousands of monkeys and was key to developing the polio vaccine.
Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!
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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.
Does Kombucha Really Have Health Benefits?
HowStuffWorks looks at the real and unproven health benefits of kombucha.