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How Many Religions Are There? Which Ones Are Most Influential?
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Religion is as diverse as humanity, with major world religions well-known, yet countless others have existed throughout history.
The Tallest Statue in the World and 14 Others That Come Close
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Monumental statues have been a hallmark of human ambition for centuries, standing tall as symbols of culture, religion and identity. The tallest statue in the world is no exception — and neither are any of its competitors.
Do Taxi Drivers Overcharge Business Travelers? One Study Investigates
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Do cab drivers treat business travelers differently? Are they more willing to overcharge? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?
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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!
How Many Muslim Countries Are in the World?
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Islam is one of the world's largest religions, practiced by over 1.9 billion people across the globe — that's nearly a quarter of the world population. The world's Muslims are spread out across the globe, but the largest Muslim population is in the Middle East and other surrounding regions.
Can You Name These Clothing Items From Around the World?
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Calling all globetrotting fashionistas: Test your fashion sense in this quiz, featuring styles from east to west and north to south. See if you have what you need to pack for a fashion trip around the world!
How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?
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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.
The Weird, Painful Condition That Stops Dog Tails From Wagging
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What is limber tail and how does it stop dogs' tails from wagging? Learn more about this limp tail condition in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Different Accents Develop Within the Same Language
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What influences how a language sounds among different groups of people? Learn about language and accents in this HowStuffWorks article.