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8 Groovy Fads of the 1960s
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The 1960s were a groovy time, with fads like the lava lamp and go-go boots making their debut. Find out what the grooviest crazes of the 60s were.
Dotard, Slumgullion, and Other Gloriously Archaic Insults
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What are some out-of-date insults worth knowing? Learn more about old insults in this HowStuffWorks article.
Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?
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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.
What did our ancestors eat to clean their teeth?
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Are you wondering what did our ancestors eat to clean their teeth? Check out this article and learn what our ancestors ate to clean their teeth.
The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.
Does Anne Boleyn Deserve Her Bad Reputation?
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Anne Boleyn is too often known only for her brief tumultuous marriage to King Henry VIII and her subsequent beheading. But there was a lot more to her.
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect
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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.
A Shrewdness of Apes? Collective Nouns Are a 500-Year-Old Language Fad
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Collective nouns, or names for groups, are sometimes very strange. HowStuffWorks looks at where they came from.
What Is Sassafras and Is it Safe?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many uses and potential dangers of sassafras.