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The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop

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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.

Hammerhead Worms Are Toxic, Invasive and Even Cannibalistic

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Hammerhead worms are toxic but not particularly dangerous - unless, of course, you eat too many of them.

Interesting Science Facts Confirmed and Debunked

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When reeling off dubious facts (like lemmings plunging off cliffs en masse), there's no better retort to a skeptical audience than calmly explaining that it's not just true - it's science...right?

How Dry Cleaning Works

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Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process.

How Film Festivals Work

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Film festivals are held around the world for a variety of movies and audiences. Learn about how film festivals work.

Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History

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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.

What are the rules of stock car racing?

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Stock car racing rules vary depending on the curcuit. Learn all about stock car racing rules at HowStuffWorks.

Electricity-free Fridge Could Change Millions of Lives

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Food spoilage is an urgent issue for the millions of people with unreliable electricity - or no electricity at all. A supercool $35 fridge could change that common scenario.

How the French Revolution Worked

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The French Revolution brought the end to the monarchy -- and many lives. Start with the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution to the guillotine.

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