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How Magic Mushrooms Work
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Mushrooms - they're not just a pizza topping. This psychotropic fungus has guided many an adventurer on a trip. How do shrooms make their magic?
Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
Why You Should Love the Much-maligned Magpie
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Magpies are much-maligned as harbingers of doom, thieves of shiny objects and songbird eggs, but they're smart, monogamous for life and actually hold funerals for one another.
Ohio Residents Fight to Give Lake Erie Legal Rights
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A growing network of global activists is taking an alternative approach to saving the environment: Pushing to recognize natural ecosystems as having legal rights like humans.
Can Our Bodies 'Learn' to Withstand Frigid Temperatures?
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Many things play a role in how our bodies acclimate to super-cold temperatures, including our own habits, genetics and even brown fat.
10 Native American Music Traditions
Some Native Americans maintain traditions in which music plays a central role. Check out 10 Native American music traditions at HowStuffWorks.
The Alaskan Malamute Is Built for Long, Heavy Hauls
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Few dog breeds embody Arctic adventure like the Alaskan Malamute. Known as one of the oldest sled dog breeds, these dogs are built for stamina, strength and snowy terrain.
The Rise and Fall of the Oregon Trail
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Hundreds of thousands of emigrants traveled the 2,170-mile Oregon Trail. HowStuffWorks looks at what they endured in their search of a better life.
Bromelain: What You Need to Know
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Bromelain can be used to treat many ailments and illnesses. Learn all about bromelain and other alternative medicines at HowStuffWorks.
How Deep Is the Deepest Lake in the World?
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You could stack the Eiffel Tower, the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty in Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the U.S. But, do you know what the deepest lake in the world is?