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How Chili Peppers Work
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Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes them so hot? Learn all about chili peppers.
10 Scientifically Sound Weather Superstitions
Ever hear that saying that a cow lies down when rain is coming? This superstition may not be as udderly ridiculous as you think.
9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe
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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.
Food Packaging 101
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Food packaging 101 will teach you about food packed into a box, tub, carton, can, jug or bag. Get all about the basics of food packaging 101.
Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes?
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Why do antiperspirants stain my clothes? Visit Discovery Health to learn why antiperspirants stain your clothes.
What Does the Poinsettia Have to Do with Christmas?
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The poinsettia's flame-red leaves are a staple in holiday decorations. But how did a plant indigenous to tropical climates end up on mantels in North America?
The History of the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Where did that melty combination of toasted cheese and bread come from?
10 Impossible-to-kill Plants
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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.
Is Light Matter and Does It Weigh Anything?
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Seven ounces a ray! No, that's a lie. Measuring the weight of light is not as straightforward as that. So what's the more complicated explanation?
10 Myths About Pigeons
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Check out our list of the most common myths about pigeons. Debunk myths about pigeons at HowStuffWorks.