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How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food
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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.
The Best Turquoise Is More Valuable Than Diamonds
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Cultures all over the world have treasured turquoise for its color and rarity for thousands of years - from Native American jewelry and Aztec and Mesoamerican art to King Tutankhamun's death mask.
Can You Identify These Moon Glyphs?
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Magical. Mystical. Mysterious. Moon glyphs! These seemingly simple symbols are more than meets the eyes. With only dots and lines, they can tell a story that spans time and space. But how many can you ID? Take the quiz and see!
Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?
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Did the Chinese discover America years before Christopher Columbus? Read the evidence that supports the 1421 theory that the Chinese beat Columbus.
How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?
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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.
Is This a Real or Fake NFL Team?
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Who dat? The Saints or the Stains? Can you tell the perfect team name from the imposter? Try your hand at this "fake vs. real" assortment of NFL teams and wannabes. You'll show them who's Chief ... or is it Chef?
Facts You Don't Really Need to Know: The Useless Trivia Quiz
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Ever wonder what those little ridges are on quarters or whether your favorite cartoon characters have real names? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of completely useless random trivia, and maybe pickup a fact or two to impress your friends!
What is aquaponics?
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Growing fish and plants together in a closed cycle is good for both. Learn about auqaponics in this article.
Yeah, Science!: The 'Breaking Bad' Quiz
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Are you a "Breaking Bad" fanatic? Can't get enough of Walt and Jesse? Whether you watched the series in metered doses or one long binge, it's time to channel your inner Heisenberg and ace this "Breaking Bad" quiz.