The U.S. Capitol Police Are More Prepared Than Ever to Protect Congress

Plus, Siberian wildfires dwarf all others and armyworms are on a tear. 

Happy Saturday Did you know that the average cost of a wedding is $30,000 in the United States? Our friends at WalletGenius just published an epic breakdown on how to budget a wedding for as low as $1,000 to $10,000. To all our married readers who went all out, was the expensive wedding worth it?     U.S. Capitol Police on High Alert to Protect Congress and Democracy The USCP has been preparing for yet another difficult challenge on Sept. 18, as a rally in support of jailed suspects from the Jan. 6 attack is expected to draw 700 protesters to the Capitol grounds. We explore the police force that isn't as well-known as the FBI and the Secret Service. Read more >> How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget Marriage is intended to be a lifelong commitment, but paying off the wedding shouldn't be. If you're of the same mind and considering tying the knot, you'll want to read this. Read more >> Armyworms Decimating Lawns Across the U.S. in Days You probably hate the fall armyworm because what it loves is your grass. Here's what to look out for. Read more >> Food Fermentation: How Microorganisms Make Food Delicious Without fermentation, we wouldn't have lots of delicious foods and beverages. We talked to "fermentation revivalist" Sandor Katz to learn more. Read more >> Siberia's Wildfires Dwarf All Others on the Globe Combined Siberia is one of the coldest places in the world, yet each year, it experiences more wildfires of increasing severity. What's happening? Read more >> The Strange Story of 'Killdozer' and the Man Behind It Marvin Heemeyer built a tank. He built a tank, leveled a good portion of a previously quiet small town in the Rocky Mountains with it, then immediately gained a measure of fame because of it, and almost as immediately met an inglorious end. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! How is decaf coffee made? a) Coffee beans have been genetically engineered to grow caffeine-free. b) Planters used artificial selection to eliminate caffeine producers in coffee plants. c) Coffee beans are treated chemically to strip away the caffeine. d) Decaf plants already existed in nature and did not require any intervention. Sriracha is one international hot sauce that has gone mainstream. Where did it originate? a) Malaysia b) Thailand c) India d) Jamaica True or false: When you hold up the conch shell to your ear, the sound you hear is actually the ambient noise around you. Hot peppers contain capsaicinoids. Who might benefit from this, medically? a) People with severe seasonal allergies b) Cancer patients d) Recovering drug addicts The Dalai Lama famously said, "I believe that the purpose of life is _________." a) To better yourself b) To be happy c) To be honorable d) To live it In the phonetic alphabet (Alfa, Bravo, Charlie), what word represents "W?" a) Walnut b) Wafer c) Wisdom d) Whiskey Check Your Answers Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list