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How Do Mountains Form?

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If geology has taught us anything about Earth's history, it's that nothing is permanent. And that goes for mountain ranges, all of which are constantly rising and falling.

What Is The Jet Stream and How Is Climate Change Affecting It?

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Polar temperatures are changing more rapidly than equatorial ones, making the jet stream slower and wider, and extreme events longer-lasting.

Ridiculous History: Ancient Armies Waged War With Hallucinogenic Honey

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What was the 'mad honey' used by Roman and Persian warriors? Learn more about hallucinogenic honey in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

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.

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.

Is China Launching Fake Moon a Bright Idea?

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China is planning launch a 'fake' moon to provide extra illumination to Chengdu, Sichuan. HowStuffWorks looks at why.

Is the Blobfish Unjustly Cast as the World's Ugliest Animal?

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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.

Is Juice Really Better for You Than Soda?

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Fruit juices from concentrate are loaded with sugar. HowStuffWorks looks at why juices are touted as healthy when they have as much sugar as soda.

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