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Himalayan Salt Lamps: Health Benefits or Hype?
Himalayan salt lamps are touted as having healing properties. HowStuffWorks looks at the truth behind the hype.
What Is Dynamite and How Does It Work?
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Alfred Nobel revolutionized several industries with his invention of dynamite. Learn more about how dynamite works and its controversial history.
32 Mexico States: From Baja to Yucatán and Everywhere in Between
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Mexico, officially known as the United Mexican States, has 32 distinct regions. Each state offers its own unique identity, from bustling major cities to serene coastal plains. The Mexico states are home to diverse landscapes, vibrant traditions and a rich history.
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
What if we ran out of fossil fuels?
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We wouldn't stop requiring power. So how would a turn to alternative energy sources work out for transportation, international trade and our daily diets?
Oh Indy! 'Indiana Jones' Quiz
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Grab a bullwhip, because it's time to test your "Indiana Jones" knowledge. Indiana Jones may have been a fictional adventurer in the film franchise, but he lives on in fandom. Find out if "Indiana Jones" trivia is your superpower.
Where Is the Coldest City in the World?
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If you're looking for a place to live and you don't mind some seriously frosty winters, you have plenty of options to choose from. But some places endure more than a few blustery months, and no parka or insulated mittens will feel like enough. Those are contenders for the title of coldest city in the world.
Blockchain Technology Ready to Disrupt the World
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It's the technology behind the meteorically rising bitcoin, and it could be really, really big. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Tacos
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HowStuffWorks takes a bite into the history and trivia of tacos.
What If You Ate Uranium?
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You would probably be pretty freaked out if you ate uranium, right? Well, if you've ever eaten a potato or turnip, you may already have done so. How does your body deal with this radioactive substance?