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How Thanksgiving Works
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Today, many associate the holiday less with pilgrims and American Indians and more with football and turkey. What's the real story of Thanksgivig Day?
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
How Colombian Traditions Work
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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?
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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.
What's the difference between a penguin and a puffin?
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The difference between penguins and puffins involves habitat and means of transportation. Learn more about the difference between penguins and puffins.
The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness
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Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).
Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater
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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.
Can You Pass This Very American Food Quiz?
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Calling all foodies out there! Fans of American food items should be able to easily pinpoint their favorites among this list. See if you can identify the yummy goodies in the screenshots-but get some snacks first, as this quiz is guaranteed to induce hunger! Happy eating and answering!
How State Dinners Work
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Come with us and tour the Executive Mansion of the Governor of North Carolina. We will explore the behind-the-scenes preparations for an executive state dinner.
Will the Real Brachiosaurus Please Stand Up?
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Brachiosaurus has been portrayed in popular culture many times, but the representations of this mysterious dinosaur are largely based on another massive dino called Giraffatitan brancai.