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The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop

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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.

Alaska's Kodiak Bear Is One of the Planet's Biggest

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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.

Florida Shark Attacks: Where Bright Colors and Bait Collide

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When you think of Florida, you probably imagine sandy beaches, warm surf and maybe a dolphin or two gliding by. Or, you might be thinking about Florida shark attacks — which, while rare, tend to feed a few headlines every year.

Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea

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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.

Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature

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Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.

Blue Crab: A Savory Beauty and Maryland Staple

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The blue crab is one of the most recognizable crustaceans in the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Found in the Chesapeake Bay, the blue crab plays a crucial role in marine science and fisheries.

How To Discipline A Child

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Parents should remember that the point of discipline is not to punish but to teach and offer guidance. Learn how to discipline and punish a child.

What Would Happen if the Earth Stopped Rotating?

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You can say goodbye to the seven continents and hello to days that seem infernally long. What else awaits you on a spin-free Earth?

Can You Name These "Red Dead Redemption" Characters?

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Calling all "Red Dead Redemption" fanatics! We all know the difference between John Marston and Jack Marston, but can you distinguish Moses Forth from Norman Deek? Manolo Santander from Emilio Fortuna? Outlaw on a Horse from The Stranger? Prove it - take this quiz!

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