Why Pistachios Are Sold in Their Shells — Unlike Most Nuts - Today on HowStuffWorks NOW

Mar 20, 2017 04:49 pm   Today on HowStuffWorks NOW   Female Soccer Players Suffer Most Concussions Among High School Athletes Traumatic head injuries can be dangerous for teenagers in the long term, but one group of teenage athletes is getting more than its fair share.       Stephen Hawking Says 'Ultimate Ambition' Is to Journey Into Space The renowned scientist said in an interview with "Good Morning Britain" that he accepted Richard Branson's invite to fly into space without a moment's hesitation.       Watch This Robot Correct Its Mistakes Through Brain Waves Baxter, a collaborative robot, even blushes when he messes up a task.       5 Things You Didn't Know About Mister Rogers Can you say, "amazing"? Here are five facts about the real Mister Rogers that may surprise you.       Why Pistachios Are Sold in Their Shells — Unlike Most Nuts Walnuts, cashews, almonds and other nuts usually sell removed from their shell, but not pistachios — that's due to an event that happens during the growing process.       Beyond the Leprechaun: Weird Monsters Who Haunt Irish Mythology A mysterious warrior with a silver arm? A giant subterranean king who could kill with a single glance? A dog-headed, overprotective mother? Yes! And more...       Adults Who Choose Not to Have Kids Inspire Moral Outrage, Study Finds Couples who feel judged for passing on parenthood might be right, study finds.       How Cognitive Dissonance Affects Us in Crazy Political Times Americans are struggling to maintain their core values in the face of heightened political polarization.       Can You Bury Someone in Your Backyard? Depending on which state you live in, you may be able to bury your loved ones in your garden. But there are some things to think about.       Strange, Stunning and Silly: Our Best Stories You Might Have Missed This Week In this week's compilation of HowStuffWorks podcasts and articles, a desert in California erupts with color and Comic Sans actually has redeeming qualities.       When Irish Immigrants Weren't Considered 'White' In the mid-1800s, the white American establishment feared Irish immigrants would alter the country's makeup with foreign religion and customs.     Copyright © 2017 InfoSpace Holdings 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