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The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop

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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.

Inside a Locust Plague: Desert Grasshoppers Gone Wild

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Locusts are just mild-mannered grasshoppers until they swarm up and become monstrous. In parts of the world, locust plagues are a way of life.

Booze-makers Become Germ-busters to Help Stop COVID-19

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As COVID-19 rages around the world, distilleries quickly ramp up the switch from booze to hand sanitizer in an all-out effort to curb the spread.

What's a Birth Caul, and Why Are People Superstitious About it?

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When a baby is born with a piece of the amniotic sac still attached to its head or face, it's seen as a sign of good luck in many cultures.

What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?

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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.

Is American wheat the cause of gluten sensitivity?

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Is the American wheat industry to blame for the gluten-free craze? Learn if it's the cause of gluten sensitivity at HowStuffWorks.

Do ER doctors work for the hospital or for themselves?

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An ER doctor can be out of your insurance network even though the hospital ER is in it. Find out why that is and if doctors work for hospitals or themselves.

Can You Go to the ER Without Health Insurance?

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You have to go to the ER, but you don't have health insurance. Does that matter? Find out what happens if you go to the ER without insurance.

Is fast food addictive?

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Is fast food addictive? What's the science behind those cravings? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

The Hard-rocking Quiz on Hair Bands

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Think you're a sweet child o' the '80s with a fever for Aqua Net that only Dr. Feelgood could handle? Open up and say ... ahh while we test your '80s hair-band trivia.

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