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Ridiculous History: The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee

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You know how you look forward to your morning cup of joe? Union soldiers did, too. Except theirs was made from Essence of Coffee and tasted terrible.

Not a Coffee Fan? That Could Be Genetic

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We revisit the idea that a genetic variation may affect how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, affecting the frequency of a certain craving.

Carbon Foam From Burnt Bread Could Save Lots of Dough

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In an awesome eureka moment, scientists have discovered burned bread makes excellent carbon foam. That could be really good news for space travel.

What's the Deal With Bubblegum Flavor?

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Forget those breath-freshening flavors; bubblegum-flavored gum is where it's at. HowStuffWorks investigates where the famous flavor came from.

Pasta's Not Fattening — Really

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Pasta may not be as bad for you as people have thought. HowStuffWorks Now explores the health benefits of this Italian staple.

Diagnosing Chocolate's Quality With Ultrasound

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Ultrasound is more commonly associated with medicine or industry, but here's a sweet new use for it.

That Slice of Cake Pictured on the Box? It's 762 Calories, Not 247

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A picture of a frosted cake on a mix box caused consumers to wildly overestimate the appropriate serving size. HowStuffWorks Now samples this study.

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