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Mushroom Facts
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Mushrooms, whether cultivated or harvested wildly, can provide a delicious addition to any meal. Learn more mushroom facts about these fungi.
Where did the potato chip come from?
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You know you love the salty goodness of a potato chip, but where did the potato chip come from? Learn the history behind this salty treat.
Why Gravy Wrestling Is an Annual Tradition in One British Town
An annual event in northwest England raises money for charity and sees combatants grapple in gravy. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Real Life 'Jurassic Park'? Scientists Work to Bring Back Extinct Thylacine
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Bringing a species back from extinction might not be the stuff of sci-fi any longer.
Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future
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Do you love Steampunk? Then check out our pictures of Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future!
Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?
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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.
Does the Parthenon really follow the golden ratio?
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The Parthenon was thought to have been built following a mathematical concept called the golden ratio. Is this true? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.
Can You Take Out Life Insurance on Just Anyone?
You actually can take out a life insurance policy on people other than your spouse, but it comes down to something called an insurable interest.
The Mystique of the Lucky Horseshoe: History and Beliefs
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Lucky horseshoes are meant to bring good fortune. But which way are you supposed to hang it, and why are there seven holes in a horseshoe? Read on to find out.