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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 Many Animals That Start With 'A' Can You Name?

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Animals that start with "A"? Absolutely amazing! The animal kingdom is filled with fascinating creatures, and today we’re diving into a world of animal names that start with the letter "A." From giant mammals to tiny insects, there’s a whole spectrum of wild wonders to explore.

Can You Pass This Canadian General Knowledge Quiz?

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The land of snow and maple leaves - sometimes! Canada is a beautiful nation with lots of history and some fun facts. Think you know about the nation and its ways? Take the quiz to find out!

Why do people close their eyes to pray?

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Why do so many people close their eyes to pray? Explore the history behind this prayer ritual.

10 Famous Commencement Speeches

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Fellow graduates, as you go forward and seize the day, we pause to consider 10 less-clichéd and far more memorable commencement speeches.

Nummular Dermatitis Overview

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Nummular dermatitis is also referred to as discoid dermatitis. Learn more about how nummular dermatitis works at HowStuffWorks.

What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?

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The Roanoke colony may have been doomed from the start: It failed in 1584, 1585 and again in 1587. But where did the last group go?

Do You Know the Nicknames of All 50 US States?

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Ever traveled to the Peace Garden State? Know where to find the Old Line State? Put on your U.S. traveling pants as you navigate from the Evergreen State to the Sunshine State in this state nickname quiz!

The Ethics (and Crime) of Plagiarism

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Defining plagiarism is not easy. HowStuffWorks breaks down the definition, which usually involves passing off someone else's work as your own.

5 Gay Parenting Myths

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What myths can scientific evidence dispel about same-sex parents? Read about 5 gay parenting myths at HowStuffWorks.

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