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Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History
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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.
Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood?
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Breadfruit is a staple fruit that grows in the tropics has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it?
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.
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.
Hematite, a Shape-shifting Mineral From the Stone Age
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You can find hematite found all over Earth, as well as Mars. The bloodstone the main source of iron and is also used in jewelry and painting.
Why Syncing Traffic Lights May Not Reduce Congestion
Ever get red light after red light when you're driving? Often, it's because traffic lights aren't synced to each other. But would doing so really fix traffic problems?
The Dare Stones: Forgery or Key to Lost Colony of Roanoke Mystery?
Are the Dare stones forgeries, or do they hold clues to the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? HowStuffWorks delves into the mystery.
Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!
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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.
'Rogue' Road Crews Are Fixing Unfilled Potholes
Cities facing huge budget cuts can't keep up with potholes. HowStuffWorks talks to two guys who'd had enough and are fixing the potholes on their own.
Carmakers to Revive Classic SUVs
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Automakers are bringing back some of their classic SUVS in hopes of tapping into nostalgia to make sales. HowStuffWorks looks at three SUVs returning.