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Ridiculous History: When the Puritans Said 'Bah Humbug' to Christmas in America

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Christmas in America wasn't always observed with great fanfare - its pagan roots were loathed by many settlers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826

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Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.

How Carmine, the Red Dye Made From Bugs, Makes It Into Your Food

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Carmine, a natural red dye also known as cochineal extract, is indeed made from the crushed bodies of the cochineal bug. And it provides the color for many of the foods we eat.

Farro Is an Ancient Grain Having a Modern Revival

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Farro is a grain you may not be familiar with, but it's been around a long time, it's incredibly versatile and it's oh so good for you, so what's not to like?

Good News! Nonalcoholic Beer No Longer Sucks

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Today's nonalcoholic beer is tasty, and outpacing the alcoholic stuff globally by two to one. HowStuffWorks looks at why nonalcoholic beer is better.

How Airlines Clean Planes So Quickly

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Cleaning an airliner for the next flight is a complex undertaking that must be carried out rapidly. And it's even more important now during the coronavirus pandemic.

What If There Were No Snakes?

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Snakes get a bad rep. They've become so associated with dishonesty, deception and temptation that many might prefer the world just rid itself of them altogether. But creepy as they may be, it turns out that snakes are pretty handy to have around.

The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the enormous and charismatic rodent known as the capybara.

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.

Chinese-American Actress Anna May Wong Fought Racism in Life and Onscreen

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Anna May Wong endured racism during her lifetime. But she persisted and eventually broke down barriers to become the first Chinese-American film star.

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