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Can Spicy Food Really Burn Out Taste Buds?

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There's always that person who reaches for the hot sauce at every single meal. HowStuffWorks Now investigates what's going on with those spicy folks.

Shunning the Suez: Tankers Take the Long Route to Save Cash

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Some cargo ships sail around the coast of Africa to avoid paying the Suez Canal tariff. HowStuffWorks Now explains why it may make financial sense.

Wasted Food in the U.S. Could Feed Much of Population

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In the US, 21 percent of landfill space is filled with food. HowStuffWorks looks at new proposals that aim to reduce food waste by 50%.

State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?

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Cities have protocols for making sure everyone has an eternal resting place. HowStuffWorks looks at how cities bury their unclaimed dead.

Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State

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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.

How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?

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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.

When Will We Reach the Tipping Point for Tipping?

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HowStuffWorks finds out if there is profit point when it would make sense to drop tipping in favor of higher restaurant prices.

The Once-banned Gooseberry Has Made a Comeback in the U.S.

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The U.S. banned the gooseberry in the early 1900s because it contributed to white pine blister rust disease. But few states outlaw it anymore, so eat up!

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?

Perlite: It's Like Popcorn for Your Potting Soil!

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Those white beads you see in potting soil are made of a volcanic glass called perlite. And that's not the only place you'll see this versatile material.

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