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Celebratory Yard Signs Are Having a Major Moment

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Thanks to COVID-19, big celebrations are canceled. So it's no surprise people aren't saying 'Happy Birthday' with a simple card, but with a huge yard sign instead.

Oleander Is a Poisonous Plant, Not a Cure for COVID-19

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Despite being pretty in pink, oleander is a highly poisonous plant. And now it's being touted as a cure for COVID-19. We'll break down the facts from fiction.

5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School

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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.

Think the Founding Fathers Were a Bunch of Old Men? Think Again

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We see them in paintings of the day as a congregation of arthritic old men, drily deciding the terms of the new republic when, in actuality, some were as young as 26.

Still Haven't Tried Acai? You Should

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The acai berry hit the healthy culinary scene hard and for good reason. These berries are packed with nutrients and low in calories. So why haven't you tried them?

Why Did Hundreds of Americans 'Drink the Kool-Aid' at Jonestown?

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In 1978, hundreds of followers of the Rev. Jim Jones died in Guyana, after being either coerced into suicide by their charismatic leader or actually murdered.

The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat

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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.

What Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies?

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The death of a presidential candidate sure can throw a wrench into the election process. HowStuffWorks Now figures out what would happen.

What Are the Costs of Canceling College Football?

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College football generates billions of dollars in revenue annually from ticket sales, media rights and donations. So who has the most to lose if the fall season is canceled?

Kamala Harris Becomes the First Black Female Vice President in U.S. History

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Kamala Harris is the first woman in U.S. history (and first Black woman and first Asian American woman) to become vice president. But she's used to being a groundbreaker.

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