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How Deep Are the Great Lakes? And Why Are They Great?
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The Great Lakes are named so for several reasons. HowStuffWorks looks at why the Great Lakes are so great, including their impressive depths.
Rhubarb: The Poisonous Veggie You Can Totally Eat
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What vegetable is often mistaken for a fruit, has poisonous leaves but is still edible and is often harvested by candlelight? Yep, that would be rhubarb.
American Bittersweet
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American bittersweet is a type of vine. Learn about growing, propagating, and using American bittersweet.
How does catnip work?
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What exactly is catnip? How does it work? Learn about catnip at HowStuffWorks.
Allosaurus Was a Massive 'Flesh Grazer' and Possible Cannibal
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A full grown Allosaurus could be up to 34 feet long, stand 9 feet tall and weigh around 3 tons. This dino was a monster who, scientists suspect, would even eat his own kind.
What's So American About Apple Pie?
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What could be more American than apple pie? HowStuffWorks looks at the origins of the phrase 'as American as apple pie.'
Can You Identify These Ford Cars From the '80s?
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Strap in and speed toward the end of this quiz! Let's see if you've got what it takes to take on the ultimate '80s Ford quiz.
How German Traditions Work
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Many German traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about German traditions at HowStuffWorks.
The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct
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Sales of stick shifts are down around the world. Still, many zealous auto enthusiasts are doing all they can to keep the old three-pedal motion alive.