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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About S'mores
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Love the taste of chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallows melting over an open fire? Check out everything you ever wanted to know about s'mores.
Are You a Witch?
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Would you fit right in with the Sanderson Sisters? Can you see yourself corralling flying monkeys with the Wicked Witch of the West? Or do you group all that magical malarkey in with so-called psychics and fortune-tellers? Take this quiz to find out whether it's time to find a coven to call home!
13 Original Colonies: A Beginner's Guide to Colonial America
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The 13 original colonies of the United States were the foundation of what would become a new nation, born from a blend of ambition, conflict and compromise. These colonies stretched along the Atlantic coast, from New Hampshire in the north to Georgia in the south.
Why Is the Speedo Disappearing From European Beaches?
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Is the Speedo still popular in Europe? Learn more about the Speedo and changing swimwear trends in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Really Happened in Salem Village?
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The guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know break down some of the myths behind the Salem witch trials.
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday
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When you say "Merry Christmas," you're tapping into a holiday with roots deeper than a pine tree's. The origins of Christmas stretch across centuries, cultures, and calendars, blending Christian beliefs with ancient customs to form one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world.
Are any superstitions universal across cultures?
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Are there any universal superstitions, or are they specific to certain cultures? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How Human Migration Works
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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.
How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.