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How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo

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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.

Commensalism: I Benefit, You Don't, but It's All Good

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Commensalism is a form of cooperation among species in which one species benefits from another without the first one suffering any harm from the relationship.

When Bad Watermelons Explode on Good People

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It's fairly rare, but a potentially catastrophic rind failure lurks under the green-striped shell of every seemingly innocent watermelon in the produce aisle.

Who Invented the Fortune Cookie?

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You crack open the fortune cookie at the end of your meal and ... well, it may not exactly tell your future, but who doesn't secretly hope it promises something fabulous?

Vegemite Is the Curious Comfort Food From Down Under

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Men at Work sang about the stuff in their 1981 hit 'Down Under.' But what is this thick, black spread anyway?

Fast and Furious Hibachi-style Grilling Is Both Dinner and Theater

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The word "hibachi" has its origins in Japan, where it translates to "fire pot."

Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around

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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.

People Drink 47% More With an Open Bar, Study Says

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HowStuffWorks looks at the changes in behavior that occur when an open bar is on the invitation.

Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.

Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?

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If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?

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