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Yeast Is the Magic Microbe That Makes Bread Rise

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Some of the best breads are leavened using yeast. But how does this tiny microbe make bread rise? And why is it so intimidating when it comes to baking?

How Pirate Radio Rocked the 1960s Airwaves and Still Exists Today

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When British radio wouldn't play the Rolling Stones' 'Let's Spend the Night Together,' in the 1960s, a ship moored off the coast of England would.

Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?

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The Bible says that God caused Nebuchadnezzar to become insane and live like an animal for seven years as punishment for his arrogance. But what is the real story?

Do Backyard Chickens Make Eggcellent Pets?

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A lot of people are raising chickens on their own these days. Are these birds really all they're cracked up to be?

Ankylosaurus: A Tank-like Herbivore With a Killer Club Tail

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Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour - fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.

Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution

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The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.

The 'Close, But No Cigar' Origin Story Makes a Lot of Sense

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You didn't ask for a cigar. Maybe you don't even like them. So why is someone abruptly denying you one?

What's the Difference Between Manta Rays and Stingrays?

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These two sea creatures can be easy to confuse. But they're actually quite different. We talked to experts to find out how to tell them apart.

Why Do Some U.S. Bills Have a Star at the End of the Serial Number?

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Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?

I Can Go For That: The Yacht Rock Quiz

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Don your captain's hat, grab a pina colada and take our quiz to learn more about this smooth musical style of the late '70s and early '80s.

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