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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.
How Well Do You Know Fast-Food Restaurant Logos?
Whether you hit up drive thrus, UBEReats, or Postmates, people love the convenience of fast food restaurants verses . But almost 88% of people can't name all these popular franchises just from their logos. Can you?
10 Boom Towns that Went Bust
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Some towns boom but eventually bust economically. Learn about 10 boom towns that went bust at HowStuffWorks.
13 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination
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Among the millions of pictures taken every year, some capture our hearts and stand the test of time. Here are the stories behind 13 of the most iconic.
Test Your Knowledge of U.S. Presidential Elections With This Quiz!
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Cast your ballot to these questions to find out how much you know about the history of U.S. presidential elections.
How Fire Engines Work
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We see them all the time, but do you ever think about everything these machines do? A fire engine is a combination personnel carrier, tool box and water tanker. Learn all about this amazing 3-in-1 machine.
The Top 10 Daytona 500s Ever
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We've sorted through five decades of thrills and spills and pinpointed the 10 best Daytona 500s ever. See the list -- and let the arguments begin.
How Zombies Work
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Even if you've never seen a zombie movie, you probably know something about the walking dead. But did you know that zombies have their roots in folklore and -- according to some researchers -- in real events in Haiti?
How Eye Puzzles Work
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Eye puzzles are optical illusions that, when viewed properly, can reveal hidden images. Learn how eye puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
How Tupperware Works
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No kitchen would be the same after Tupperware was invented. Read about the origins of Tupperware at HowStuffWorks.