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The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.
Millennials and Gen Xers Best Boomers at Collecting Cars
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There's been a shift in who's collecting cars, and the baby boomers just passed the torch to two much younger generations. HowStuffWorks explains.
Who Is the Sandman?
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Is he a jolly little man in jammies or a monster carrying a sack of eyeballs? European legend says the Sandman is probably both.
Who Owns the Rights to a Dinosaur Skeleton?
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Who owns the rights to irreplaceable fossils? HowStuffWorks looks at the controversy.
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them
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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.
Birth Tourism: A Controversial Road to Citizenship
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Travel to the U.S. by foreign citizens to give birth is completely legal. HowStuffWorks looks at the controversial issue.
Why Are People Superstitious About Double-yolked Eggs?
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Friday the 13th, a black cat crossing your path and a four-leafed clover are all common superstitions. But have you heard about double-yolk eggs?
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Why do civilizations collapse?
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The mighty Romans certainly never thought it would happen to them, but the sun eventually sets on even the most powerful empires. Is there more to the story than war?