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Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization
HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.
Assessing the Average Quicksand Deaths Per Year
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Science has determined that disappearing completely into quicksand isn't possible - but that doesn't mean that getting stuck still won't kill you.
Can the Government Access Data on Electronic Devices in Checked Luggage?
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Where's the line between the government's right to search the rights of privacy for an air traveler? This HowStuffWorks article investigates.
Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
What Is the Moon Made Of? Kaleidoscopic Map Sheds Light
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You're not the first person to ask, "What is the moon made of?" Scientists spent decades creating the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon to answer this and more.
Weather and Climate: What's the Difference?
It's sometimes easy to confuse the two, but weather and climate are very different things.
The British Shorthair Is a Round-faced 'Teddy Bear Cat'
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British shorthairs have colorful eyes, dense fur and a rotund appearance. Some folks call them 'Teddy bear cats.' HowStuffWorks gets to know them.
Is Borax Harmful or Helpful?
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Borax, a popular addition to laundry detergents and slime recipes, is a natural ingredient that has been getting flack for possibly being harmful to children. But is this true?
The Biggest Frog in the World (Plus 11 Massive Contenders)
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You might think frogs are small, croaky critters, but the biggest frog in the world could surprise you. Some amphibians grow to sizes that rival house pets. In this list, we're leaping into the world of giant frogs, examining the species that top the charts in length and weight.
How Wildfires Work
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Wildfires burn about five million acres in the U.S. every year. Learn about the causes of wildfires, how wildfires behave and how firefighters fight them.