Plus women activists, raccoon repellent and buttercups

Happy Saturday These creepy crawlers can cause distress if they sneak into your home, and they're often mistaken for other critters. Do you know what they are? Find out in our article.   The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like This ornamental landscape tree is pretty to look at, but its scent has been likened to rotting flesh and a variety of other unflattering descriptors. Read more >> 'Hidden Figures' Who Stood With Martin Luther King Jr. Meet the women who fueled some of the biggest campaigns of the Civil Rights Movement. Read more >> The Pros and Cons of Soapstone Is this countertop material a perfect fit for your dream kitchen or too soft for your needs? Read more >> How to Make Homemade Raccoon Repellent Cinnamon, cayenne pepper, loud music: There are several ways to deter trash pandas. Read more >> Set Your Dryer to Perm Press ... Meaning What, Exactly? Save time and money with this handy-dandy washing machine and dryer setting. Read more >> A Toxic Beauty With a Doozy of a Name Ranunculus flowers, commonly known as buttercups, will mess you up in a dermatitis kind of way. Read more >> Test Your Knowledge If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! True or false: "Monsters, Inc." was Pixar's first feature film.  What is the most common eye color in the world?  a) Blue b) Brown c) Violet d) Green Which of these movies passes the Bechdel Test?  a) "Casablanca" b) "Jackie Brown" c) "Oppenheimer" d) "Mean Girls"  True or false: As of 2023, there were no trillionaires in the world.  Which spice gives curry powder its bright yellow color?  a) Allspice b) Coriander c) Paprika d) Turmeric  Check Your Answers What did you think of this email?   Copyright © 2024 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 4235 Redwood Ave Marina Del Rey, CA 90066 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list