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Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname
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Ah, the humble cup of joe — our reliable morning sidekick. It's hard to imagine a time when coffee didn't cost half your paycheck or come with a laundry list of milk options. But once upon a time, you could get a steaming mug for under a buck, no barista needed.
Sugar, Sugar: Your Crash Course in Artificial Sweeteners
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Artificial sweeteners are in everything from soda to candy, and most people can't tell the difference between them and sugar. So what's the real deal?
5 Surprising Facts About Gun Silencers
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For instance, gun silencers don't make guns all that quiet.
How Deep Are the Great Lakes? And Why Are They Great?
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The Great Lakes are named so for several reasons. HowStuffWorks looks at why the Great Lakes are so great, including their impressive depths.
Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
19 Dog Breeds That Don't Shed
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If you're looking for the right dog, but keeping the house clean and the pet allergies at bay is a priority, here are 19 no-shed dog breeds you might want to consider.
Deadly 1948 Donora Smog Launched the U.S. Clean Air Movement
A killer smog 70 years ago helped lead to the first federal air pollution laws.
The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like
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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.
The Science Behind the Pollen Count
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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?
The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.