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Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
The Cute Crested Gecko, Once Thought Extinct, Is Now Bred by the Thousands
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These lizards love to climb and can thrive on a diet that doesn't include live insects.
Is the 'Lovely Assistant' the Real Magician?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of magician's assistants, what they do and why the assistant is usually a woman.
Breakup Boot Camp: Help for Surviving a Broken Heart
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Breakup boot camps help the brokenhearted to move on with their lives. HowStuffWorks goes inside this trend.
Your Yogurt Is Probably Loaded With Sugar
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Your favorite yogurt could have more sugar than a 12-ounce soda. HowStuffWorks looks at a new study about yogurt and sugar.
How Did Nashville Become the Hub of Country Music?
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HowStuffWorks finds out how and why country music came to Nashville, Tennessee.
Hamsters Aren't Jerks. Here's How to Stop Them From Biting
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Hamsters can be bitey little buggers. HowStuffWorks explains how to stop your adorable hamster from biting the hand that feeds it.
Do Fish Get Thirsty?
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They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.
Mushrooms: Wash 'em or Brush 'em Off?
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HowStuffWorks asks whether it's necessary to wash mushrooms before you eat them.