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What's the Difference Between Pyrite and Gold?
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Don't know your fool's gold from the real deal? We'll tell you how to tell what's pyrite (aka fool's gold) and the good ol' 24 karat stuff you want.
U.S. Farmers Eye Hemp as a New Cash Crop
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Congress passed the farm bill with a provision that will legalize hemp farming. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it will be America's next gold rush.
What If Cows Didn't Exist?
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A world without cows would be a world without burgers, right? Yes, and to beef eaters that's bad news, but it would also be a world with less methane. So would losing all cows be worth it?
Legumes: Natural Food
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Legumes include beans such as black, lima and black-eyed peas. Learn all about the nutritional value of legumes and how to best use them in the kitchen.
What Is Sassafras and Is it Safe?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many uses and potential dangers of sassafras.
16 Uses for Salt That Don't Involve Cooking
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Salt may be your go-to seasoning, but it has way more uses than flavoring food. Check out this list of uses for good old NaCl that have nothing to do with cooking.
How Carbon Offsets Work
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Carbon offsets are a form of trade that funds projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about carbon offsets and carbon offset programs.
You Know You're Turning Into Your Parents When...
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When can you know if you're turning into your parents? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how you can know when you're turning into your parents.
The Invasive Joro Spider Is Getting Cozy in the U.S.
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Native to East Asia, the Joro spider has adapted to life in the southern U.S. and, as far as we know, is a beneficial addition to the ecosystem.
Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?
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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?