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The Scoville Scale: How Hot Is That Pepper?

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Is that pepper too hot to handle? See where it falls on the Scoville scale.

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?

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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?

The Dare Stones: Forgery or Key to Lost Colony of Roanoke Mystery?

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Are the Dare stones forgeries, or do they hold clues to the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? HowStuffWorks delves into the mystery.

Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue

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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.

Frederick Douglass' North Star Newspaper Relaunched

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HowStuffWorks goes inside the relaunch of Frederick Douglass' 19th century abolitionist newspaper, The North Star.

Is the 'Lovely Assistant' the Real Magician?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of magician's assistants, what they do and why the assistant is usually a woman.

Your Yogurt Is Probably Loaded With Sugar

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Your favorite yogurt could have more sugar than a 12-ounce soda. HowStuffWorks looks at a new study about yogurt and sugar.

Norwegian Forest Cat vs. Maine Coon: A Battle of Seriously Big Cats

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The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?

The Fascinating World of Full Moon Superstitions

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Explore full moon superstitions and their intriguing significance. Uncover cultural beliefs and lunar myths.

The White House Has a Spooktacular Haunted History

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The White House is often called the most haunted house in America and it's known to be rife with the unquiet spirits of past residents.

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