Never, Ever Do These Things to Your Lawn

Plus, meet the first female detective and learn why you should love the garter snake.

Siberia's Lake Baikal Is the World's Oldest and Weirdest This is not your average lake. It may, in fact, make you want to visit Siberia. Read more >> Why Isn't Washington D.C. Already a State? Is the U.S. ready for its 51st state? Read more >> The Garter Snake Is Your Garden's Best Friend If you see a garter snake in your yard, just let him or her slither on by. Read more >> 10 Things You Should Never Do to Your Lawn Mowing your lawn seems so simple. And it is, if you follow our hacks. Read more >> The Dirty Truth About Oil Changes Think you need to have your oil changed every 3,000 miles? Think again. Read more >> Meet Kate Warne, the Detective Who Thwarted Lincoln Assassination Attempt Kate Warne was bold enough to walk into the Pinkerton Agency in 1856 and step into her role as the first female detective in U.S. history. Read more >> 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

Aaron Burr Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?

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Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did He Do?   By Patrick J. Kiger The vice president lived for another 32 years after his infamous duel and had quite the eventful life. READ NOW 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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Why Is 'Mayday' the International Distress Call? The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'mayday' rather than something else, like SOS? Read more >> Dogs Sniff Each Other's Butts Why Exactly? Is this bum-sniffing routine any different from us humans using our eyes to note someone's hair and clothing? Read more >> Investigating the Terrifying Beast of Gévaudan In the 1760s, a horror movie came to life in the French province of Gévaudan, yet no killer was ever captured. Read more >> The Lowdown on Ashwagandha This prized herb may help the body better handle stress and balance various bodily systems. Read more >> How Antifa Works This loosely organized movement doesn't have leaders or advocate government policies. Instead, it opposes fascism. Read more >> Why Do People Yell 'Play 'Freebird'' at Concerts? It happens at concerts and live events all across the U.S. — inevitably, someone screams out "Play 'Freebird'!" Where did this musical fad — awesome to some, annoying to others — come from? Read more >> 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