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How Butter Fueled the Protestant Reformation
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The creamy shortening played an outsized 'roll' in the spread of Protestantism. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Tallest Dog Breed Originally Hunted Wolves in Ireland
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but some breeds tower above the rest, in both height and heart. These gentle giants have been companions, protectors and working partners to humans for centuries.
Did Mussolini Really Keep the Trains Running on Time?
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Mussolini's dictatorship was brutal, but supposedly efficient. Did he really improve the rail system?
No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually
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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?
How the Ice Age Worked
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An ice age is a period of cooling, marked by the presence of glaciers and ice sheets. Learn how an ice age works and if we're in an ice age right now.
Will Guitar Hero really make me a better guitar player?
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Could the Guitar Hero guitar make you a better guitar player? Find out if Guitar Hero guitar playing can transfer over to the real six-string.
E = mc2: What Does Einstein's Famous Equation Really Mean?
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Einstein's formula for relativity is one of the most famous formulas in the world. Learn about Einstein's formula in this article.
The April Fools' Day Quiz
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If you think you know everything there is to know about pranks and hoaxes, the joke just may be on you. Take this quiz to learn why the merrymaking day came to be, how it's celebrated in different places and some of the best pranks of all time.
Colombia, Not Finland, May Be the Happiest Country in the World
The Scandinavian countries tend to come out on top in the World Happiness Report. But the report doesn't actually ask participants if they're happy. When that question is included, the country rankings are quite different.
When Grave Robbers Hold Famous Corpses for Ransom
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What are some examples of celebrity corpsenappings? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article detailing stolen corpses held for ransom.