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What Is Lent, and Why Do Christians Give Up Something for It?
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Christians often 'give up something for Lent' but why? What is the real reason behind the season?
The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like
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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.
What's the Difference Between a Samurai and a Ninja?
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Movies often pit dark-robed, masked ninjas against elite samurai warriors. HowStuffWorks looks at how accurate that take is on these two fighters.
Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?
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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?
Are Courtesy Flushes Useful — or Healthy?
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It may shock you, but there's never been a widespread study conducted on the sanitation or the necessity of the courtesy flush. Can this practice inflict grievous bodily harm on your hindquarters - and the environment? HowStuffWorks weighs in.
Can You Pass This World History Quiz?
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It's easy to know the history of your own country, but just how much do you know about the history of the entire world around you? Find out now with this world history quiz!
Can You Pass This Canadian General Knowledge Quiz?
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The land of snow and maple leaves - sometimes! Canada is a beautiful nation with lots of history and some fun facts. Think you know about the nation and its ways? Take the quiz to find out!
Rhodium: Earth's Rarest and Most Expensive Precious Metal
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Discovered in the early 1800s from a chunk of smuggled platinum ore, rhodium is the most valuable precious metal on the planet today, used mainly for keeping car emissions in check.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.