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Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
The Spicy History of Chai and How to Make It
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You may know chai as a sweet and spicy Starbucks favorite, but the roots of this tea blend lie in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. So, how do you make it?
Messerschmitt Bf 109(Me 109)
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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of few fighters ever to be developed from a light-plane design. Willy Messerschmitt's angular little plane was built in greater numbers than any other fighter. Read how the Bf 109 has been so successful and long-lived.
10 Ways the Definition of Beauty Has Changed
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Ideas of beauty has changed through out the years. See 10 ways the definition of beauty has changed.
What Does It Really Mean to Have an 'Existential Crisis'?
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What is an existential crisis? HowStuffWorks talks to an expert to find out what an existential crisis is and how to overcome one.
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
How the Tesla Model S Works
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The Tesla Model S is the most coveted all-electric car on the road today. Learn what makes the Model S so exclusive and noteworthy at HowStuffWorks.
20 Memorable Epitaphs
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A good inscription on a gravestone can provide a bit of humor during a melancholy time. Learn about 20 of the most memorable epitaphs.
Emergence of Hunger Stones Signals Worst European Drought in 500 Years
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Hunger stones in European rivers mark droughts that lead to famines. What does their reappearance now mean for the health of the European economy?
How the Internet of Things Works
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The Internet of Things consists of all the web-enabled devices that collect, send and act on data. See how this connectivity is affecting our world.