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Feb 29, 2016 04:43 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Should We Be Eating Kudzu? How does a kudzu salad sound? Or maybe a roasted guinea pig? Both are plentiful, and both don't often appear on U.S. restaurant menus. Should they?       New Study: How Daylight Saving Time Increases the Risk of Having a Stroke New research shows a small but measurable link between daylight saving time and incidence of ischemic stroke, and cancer patients and the elderly are at a higher risk.       Racial History: Oregon Was Whites-only Until 1926 Think systemic racism was only a problem in the Southern slave states? Think again. It was alive and well in the Northwest, too. Is it still?       Calming 'Difficult' Kids: Are Mobile Devices Becoming the New Time Out? Children who throw tantrums are more likely to get a tablet or smartphone as a calming device, but does that only delay trouble? New research examines the topic.       The Hard Sell: When Targeted Ads Backfire Does it seem like ads for cruises are always popping up since you went to one vacation website? Researchers study the line between being conscious and being aggravated.       1986 Was a Great Year for Movies. Really. Zip back in time 30 years with us as we meet up with Jack Burton, Jareth, Ellen Ripley and all the other characters who made 1986 such a surprisingly good year for films.       Dodo Birds: Maybe Not Complete Dummies After All Centuries later, the flightless bird is finally getting some cred.       Dear Facebook, We Need These Emojis Because sometimes sad, angry, haha, love and wow just don't properly describe your emotional state.       Librarian of Congress Is Way More Important Than You Think President Obama nominated Carla D. Hayden for the position of Librarian of Congress this week. If confirmed, she could become one seriously powerful librarian.       The 2017 Ford Fusion V6 Sport Will Skip Over Potholes Looking for a smooth new ride? Ford's newest performance sedan, the 2017 Fusion V6 Sport, features pothole detection technology — allowing it to skip over potholes.       Is That Prostate Cancer I Smell in Your Urine? A new urine test can sniff out prostate cancer — and it's more accurate and less invasive than the traditional test.     Copyright © 2016 InfoSpace LLC, All rights reserved. HowStuffWorks, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list