We All Should Really Stop Stacking Rocks

Plus, learn about 6 anti-inflammatory foods you may want to check out, why we say 'holy cow!' and who exactly Socrates was. 

Scientists Say: Hey, Hikers, Stop Stacking Rocks! It sounds like an innocuous practice, but move a rock, and you might destroy a home. Stack a few, and you may have just exposed the hunted to their hunters. 6 Anti-inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating Chronic inflammation can have a pretty big impact on your daily life. These six foods, however, can combat it. First up: Pass the yogurt! 7 Facts About Socrates, the Enigmatic Greek Street Philosopher This giant of Western philosophy left behind no published writings whatsoever. Who was this figure who held that it's never right to do wrong? Ragdoll Cats Are the Floppiest, Friendliest Felines Around You might call it one of the newest cats on the block. They're known to go limp in the arms of love, but do they make good pets? South Florida Is Overrun With Green Iguanas Something weird is happening in Florida. Iguanas are all but overrunning the Sunshine State. And yes, they really do fall out of trees when they're cold. Why Do We Say 'Holy Cow'? "Holy cow" is what's known as a "minced oath," or when you substitute a similar-ish-sounding word for a taboo word. Think "frickin" and "dang it." Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 8500 Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Meet Dick Proenneke, the Man Who Chose to Live Alone in the Alaskan Wilderness for Decades

We also look at why planes dump their fuel in midair, why the Iowa caucuses matter so much and how bananas are actually berries.

9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe He's been intimately studied, well researched and widely written about. He's probably the most well-known person in U.S. history. HowStuffWorks went well beyond the stovepipe hat and the tragic ending at Ford's Theatre to get to know the 16th U.S. president. Why Is the Iowa Caucus So Important? Iowa is a quiet, largely agricultural state. It doesn't necessarily represent a diverse cross-section of America either, so what's with all the attention given to the Iowa caucus every four years? Do Airplanes Routinely Dump Their Fuel Before Landing? Although it sounds alarming, a fuel dump, officially known as a fuel jettison, is a safe procedure, except when the fuel accidentally lands on schoolkids, as it did this week Try Ghee, the 'Liquid Gold' Better Than Butter It's time to get acquainted with the wonderfully rich world of this cooking fat. And did we mention that it's Whole30 approved and straightforward to make on your own? Brace Yourself: Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren't The whole fruit-vegetable distinction is confusing enough. Now we have to wonder what exactly a 'berry' is? Dick Proenneke: 30 Years Alone in the Alaskan Wilderness A 30-year-old man survived weeks in the Alaskan winter after his cabin burned down. His story reminded us of wildlife aficionado Dick Proenneke, who happily lived alone in the Alaskan wilderness for decades. Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 675 Ponce de Leon Drive NE Suite 8500 Atlanta, GA 30308 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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