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Tuscan Wine Windows: Charming Remnants of Ancient Social Distancing

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Scattered around Tuscany, you'll still find beautiful little windows through which wine was passed during the plague - an early social distancing measure.

In 1680, the Pueblo Peoples Revolted Against Spanish Colonists … And Won

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After enduring decades of brutal punishment and forced religious conversion, the pueblo peoples rebelled successfully. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Are You More Book Hermione or Movie Hermione?

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The Brightest Witch of Her Age has inspired readers since the first Harry Potter book was published in 1997, and it's not hard to see why. Hermione Granger is bold, brilliant, and she's willing to fight for those she cares about - both in the book and the movie. Find out which version is more like you with this quiz!

Pink Snake: Rare in the Wild, Relatively Common in Captivity

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When you think of snakes, vibrant shades of green, brown or even black might come to mind. But there's something uniquely captivating about a pink snake.

Why Compressed Air Canisters Shouldn't Be Shaken

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It's a force of habit to shake spray canisters, but when it comes to canned air, that inclination could cause frostbite.

What Are Those Squiggles of Tar on the Road?

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Those irregular black tar drizzles that seem to scar the surfaces of roads aren't the result of haphazard work by a paving crew.

Troubled Hedgehogs Fare Better in Urban Environments

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How have hedgehogs adapted to human environments? Learn more about urban hedgehogs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Binturongs Smell Like Hot, Buttery Popcorn — Now We Know Why

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What makes the binturong, AKA the bearcat, smell like popcorn? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Why Humans Scream, Make Crazy Faces When Terrified

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Wouldn't keeping quiet help us get away from whatever's scaring us? What's the science behind the weird face and raw shout?

In 1492, Spain Forced Jews to Flee the Country or Convert to Christianity

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An edict King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella issued forced Jews to emigrate, convert to Christianity or die. Learn more at HowStufWorks.

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