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Is It a Dog? A Raccoon? No, It's a Raccoon Dog!

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Technically they're called tanuki, but they may as well be called raccoon dogs because that's what they look like. How much do they share with the dogs we love?

Bison Roundup Evokes Images of the Wild West

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The annual bison roundup in South Dakota's Custer State Park is a spectacle full of cowboys, horses and of course wild buffalo, all set against the backdrop of the rolling Black Hills. It's also about as Americana as you can get.

What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic

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Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.

What's Considered a Microaggression?

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HowStuffWorks explains what the word 'microaggression' means, what counts as microaggressions, and what the critics say about it.

Study Highlights Unique Stereotypes About Biracial Americans

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HowStuffWorks looks at a study on stereotypes surrounding biracial people, including attractiveness and insecurity.

Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey

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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.

Formaldehyde Is Everywhere, But Is It Dangerous?

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It's an odorless gas that's present in a variety of home products, cosmetics, car exhaust and even humans. But is it bad for us?

The Celestial Harmony: Exploring the Taurus-Cancer Compatibility

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Is your Taurus-Cancer relationship destined for harmony or heartbreak? Find out the key factors that make or break this star sign match.

How does a Crookes' radiometer work?

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I once saw this device shaped like a light bulb. It had a vertical support inside it, and on that support there were four vanes with four diamonds on the end. One side of the diamond was black and the other was white. I did a little research and found out that it was called a Crookes' radiometer -- how does it work?

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