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Could an Attack on Undersea Cables Take Down the Internet?

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Much of the infrastructure that makes the internet possible lies on the bottom of the world's oceans. HowStuffWorks dives down to check them out.

Was the Iroquois Great Law of Peace the Source for the U.S. Constitution?

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Historians doubt that the Iroquois Confederacy directly inspired the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at what influences the Iroquois' ideas may have had on the former colonists.

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.

Should You Know if Your Doctor Is a Democrat or a Republican?

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A new study found instances where doctors' political beliefs correlated with their patient treatment options. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.

Why Don't Critics Like the Same Films as the Rest of Us?

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Movie reviews are more than a Rotten Tomato score. HowStuffWorks finds out why there's a disconnect between moviegoers and film critics.

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.

The Ancient Element Bismuth Is the Pink in Today's Pepto-Bismol

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Bismuth is a naturally occurring element with many applications in our daily lives, but even more than that, it looks amazing when it cools!

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?

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