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How Former Slave Elizabeth Keckly Shaped 19th-Century Fashion
The podcast Dressed tells the story of Elizabeth Keckly, early American dress designer, former slave and friend of Mary Todd Lincoln.
There's a River Full of Monkeys in Florida — And Not in a Theme Park
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In Silver Springs State Park, Florida, there's a colony of rhesus macaques living in the wild. HowStuffWorks discovers how they got there.
Cyclone vs. Hurricane: Differences Between These Major Storms
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Both are destructive storms that can pack powerful winds and devastating storm surge. So how are they different? Or are they?
Get Rid of Your Retractable Dog Leash, Stat!
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If you walk your dog on a retractable dog leash, you need to read this article before you or your dog wind up hurt. HowStuffWorks explains.
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.
Barbecue Kings Are Crowned at Memphis in May
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More than 230 teams will compete at the 2018 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. HowStuffWorks gets the DL on the famous Memphis in May fest.
The Man Whose Blood Saved More Than 2 Million Babies
James Harrison produces a rare antibody in his blood called RhD immunoglobulin that's saved millions of Australian babies. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
Why Do Tires Blow Out More in Summer?
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Ever notice you see more tire debris on the side of the road during the hottest months of the summer? Could the heat have anything to do with it?
Is it rude to wear a hat indoors?
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Men are taught not to wear hats indoors, but is it really hurting anyone? Learn why wearing hats indoors is generally frowned upon at HowStuffWorks.
What If Everyone in the World Recycled?
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If you don't recycle, you should. If you do recycle, you should do more. And what if everybody in the world started to recycle? At the very least, it would help us attack that enormous plastic patch in the middle of the ocean.