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A lot of us use it every day, but what is actually in half-and-half and where did it come from?

Splinters are small things that can cause a lot of pain. But can a splinter actually kill you? Find out.

Witch windows are rather practical, but the folklore behind the name is a lot more interesting. Discover the story behind witch windows.

Annuals for the West get lots of sunlight but little precipitation. Learn what the popular annuals for the West are at HowStuffWorks.

There are a lot of theories about why wine bottles have dents (or punts) on the bottoms. Do they still serve a purpose?

Apollo astronauts left a lot of stuff behind on the moon. Can you see any of that from Earth, even with a telescope?

White and brown sugar differ a lot more than just on color. And within each type are several different varieties.

Ferrets are great, affectionate pets but love to explore and require a lot of attention. HowStuffWorks looks at these playful creatures.

Nature uses color in lots of different ways. Find out why some types of cabbage are purple and what this means.

Automotive finishing requires a lot of detailed work. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about automotive finishing.

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