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Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?

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King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. HowStuffWorks gets the story of this colorful cake, and the baby baked inside.

Does Mushroom Coffee Have Medicinal Properties?

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Chaga, cordyceps, lion's mane - the names are mysterious and magical, but does mushroom coffee have medicinal properties? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Gelatinous, Squishy Mochi Is Having a Moment

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HowStuffWorks takes a bite of mochi, the squishy, sweet, gelatinous rice cake from Japan.

Is Dry January a Recipe for Binge February?

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During 'Dry January,' you give up alcohol for the month in order to detox and start the new year off right. But does it typically lead to binge drinking in February?

The Pili Nut Is a Nutritional Powerhouse Worth Cracking

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The pili nut could be one of the healthiest we've ever seen. So why can't the pili nut crack the health food market? HowStuffWorks takes a bite.

Try Ghee, the 'Liquid Gold' Better Than Butter

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Never cooked with ghee? Let HowStuffWorks introduce you to this wonderfully rich cooking fat. It's made of butter, but it's way better than butter.

Brace Yourself: Bananas Are Berries, Strawberries Aren't

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If bananas are berries and strawberries aren't, what in the world is a berry anyway? HowStuffWorks digs.

What Is Foie Gras, and Why Is It Being Banned?

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Foie gras, the French delicacy of fattened duck liver, is now banned in NYC. Why? Because it's considered unethical. HowStuffWorks looks at the dish.

It Took a Court to Decide Whether Pringles Are Potato Chips

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Pringles aren't like other potato chips. In 2007 Procter & Gamble sued to ensure they weren't potato chips at all. HowStuffWorks looks at the case.

What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?

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Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, but they work differently in batters and doughs. In a pinch, can you substitute one for the other?