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When Sound Makes You Sick

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There's growing evidence that sound can cause a range of health problems. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.

Dogs Are Being Trained to Sniff Out Coronavirus in Humans

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Dogs have been trained to sniff out everything from burglars to bombs. Now a group of researchers is hoping some canines can detect coronavirus, too.

How Coronavirus Has Helped to Clear the Air

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Satellite data shows just how much air quality has improved during the coronavirus crisis, from China, India, Italy and beyond.

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?

How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History

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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.

The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat

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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.

Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby

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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?

Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward

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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.

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 Immigrant Paradox: Why Acculturation Should Not Mean Assimilation

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Studies have shown that for immigrants, assimilation into the new culture can be bad for your health, family relationships and educational attainment.

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