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How Crayons Work
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Crayons are steeped in the artwork of our childhoods. How did these popular little sticks of color actually come about? Find out from HowStuffWorks.
There Are Over 300 Muscle Cars — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
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Beginning with the Rocket 88 and C-300, muscle cars dominate the field when it comes to combining raw power with chiseled good looks! Do you think you can identify each of these muscle cars from just one photo? Dive (or drive) right into the quiz and see how you do!
Alternative Medicines for the Common Cold
Alternative medicines for the common cold include nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and aromatherapy. Learn more.
8 Funky Fads of the 1970s
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The '70s saw some funky fads, like mood rings, disco balls, and roller skates. Explore the funkiest on this list of 8 funky fads of the 1970s.
What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?
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Have you ever caught yourself singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" and wondered what geese, doves and milk maids have to do with the holiday?
How Can Light Kill Viruses?
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Hand sanitizers can only get you so far in preventing a viral infection. Scientists are discovering how visible light can be used to destroy viruses. Learn about the laser technique and what it means for the future.
Poinsettia: The Mexican Christmas Flower That Blooms in the Dark
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Poinsettia blooms in early winter and is popular around Christmas, but it's demanding and needs several hours of daily darkness to rebloom.
How To Find Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals
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Some Airbnb guests have found hidden cameras in their rented homes. Is this legal? And how can you tell if you're being spied on?
Tiger Lilies Are Easy-to-grow Garden Showstoppers
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Tiger lilies have it all - they're edible, have healing properties and act as perfect pollinator magnets. They're also long-lasting, strikingly beautiful and super easy to grow.
Tanzanite Is Africa's Real Blue Diamond
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Tanzanite is so rare, it is sourced from just an 8-square-mile (20-square-kilometer) area in Tanzania. It was first discovered in the late 1960s and it burst onto the jewelry scene thanks to Tiffany & Co.