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How Colonialism Works

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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.

Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Horrifying, Dangerous, Really Cool

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What's the danger of floating fire ant colony rafts? Learn more about the insect survival strategy in this HowStuffWorks article.

Can You Guess the Southern City From a Visual Clue?

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The American South is rich in history and full of cities ... maybe more so than you realize. We have 40 pictures and a little background info for each; can you identify the cities in question? Scroll down and find out!

The Dare Stones: Forgery or Key to Lost Colony of Roanoke Mystery?

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Are the Dare stones forgeries, or do they hold clues to the fate of the Lost Colony of Roanoke? HowStuffWorks delves into the mystery.

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.

Leopard Seals Are Apex Predators of the Antarctic

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Leopard seals are the second largest species of seal in the Antarctic after the southern elephant seal. They're fast, powerful and eat basically anything that moves.

How Dirty Is Your Shower Head?

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Researchers have discovered abundant colonies of mycobacterium in residential shower heads. HowStuffWorks takes a looks and offers a quick fix.

Types of Termites and the Damage They Cause

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For being tiny, termites can cause an amazing amount of destruction. Which termites might wreak havoc in your home, and what kind of damage will they do?

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

Honeyguide Birds Lead Humans Straight to Beehives

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A remarkable partnership has formed over centuries between honeyguide birds and humans — and both species benefit when the honey is found and the comb is cracked.

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