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6 Famous Literary Forgeries and How They Were Discovered
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at some of the most famous literary forgeries in history, including Hitler's diary and Howard Hughes' memoirs.
Quiz: Guess the Book From Its Opening Line
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Some books come out hot right out of the gate with iconic openers. How many of these literary works can you correctly guess based only on the opening line?
The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.
Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?
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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?
Do You Know Who Genie Is Imitating in Each of These Photos?
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Robin Williams imitates a host of celebs - from classic cartoon characters to famous film stars - in his role as the Genie in "Aladdin." Think you can name them all? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Pass This 1953 General Knowledge Quiz?
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This is a general knowledge quiz about the all-important year 1953, but you'll need to know more than basic grade-school trivia. The facts we present may come in handy one day. So take time to take in some little-known 1953 history and build up your brain bank!
1960 Baseball Season
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The Pittsburgh Pirates won the 1960 World Series but all eyes were on Roger Maris. Learn more about the 1960 baseball season.
Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?
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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let's test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!
What Is the Serenity Prayer and Who Wrote It?
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This short four-line prayer is one of the best-known in the world. But who wrote it and how did it come to be associated with AA?
The Ethics (and Crime) of Plagiarism
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Defining plagiarism is not easy. HowStuffWorks breaks down the definition, which usually involves passing off someone else's work as your own.