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Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?
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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.
Do Plants Make Music?
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Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
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It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea? HowStuffWorks slices and dices the history of the pumpkin pie.
Millennials and Gen Xers Best Boomers at Collecting Cars
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There's been a shift in who's collecting cars, and the baby boomers just passed the torch to two much younger generations. HowStuffWorks explains.
Car Dealerships Get Creative to Entice Buyers
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The era of stale and boring car showrooms are over. HowStuffWorks looks at how dealers are upping the ante to lure buyers.
Who Is the Sandman?
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Is he a jolly little man in jammies or a monster carrying a sack of eyeballs? European legend says the Sandman is probably both.
The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart
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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.
Is Earth the Only Planet With Tectonic Plates?
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Some scientists think plate tectonics could be a prerequisite for life. So do they exist on other planets outside of Earth? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Why Adults Adopt Other Adults
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Although we associate adoption mainly with children, there are many good reasons why one adult may adopt another. There are also some fraudulent ones too.
Plain Language Replacing '10-Codes' in Many Police Jurisdictions
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Police and fire departments across the U.S. are eliminating jargon like '10-4' in favor of every-day vernacular. HowStuffWorks explains why.