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5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces
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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
How Drought Works
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What happens when the rains cease and water levels dry up precipitously? Everything from abundant grasses to apex predators suffers the consequences.
10 Iconic Fashion Pieces Named for People or Places
From the bikini to the Hermès Birkin bag, fashion favorites are often named for the people and places that inspired them. HowStuffWorks looks at 10.
7 Scary Extinct Animals That Were Absolute Terrors
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If you thought sea monsters were just the stuff of myth, you thought wrong. With giant, razor-sharp teeth, ancient cetaceans - the ancestors to modern whales, dolphins and porpoises - make even nightmares seem dull.
What to Feed Baby, and When
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Knowing what to feed the baby and when will help keep them healthy. Learn about what to feed the baby and when at Discovery Health.
Breastfeeding Basics: What You Need to Know to Get Started
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These breastfeeding basics will help you learn how to feed your child naturally. Learn about breastfeeding basics at Discovery Health.
Desalination Plants: The Future of a Sustainable Water Supply
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Desalination is the process of removing the salt from seawater, which turns the water into fresh drinking water. Learn about desalination.
Can You Guess Which Artist Painted These Historic Paintings?
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The following are 50 of the world's most well-known paintings by the best artists in history. Are you able to name the artist from just an image of the famous painting? Take this quiz and find out!
How Much Do You Know About Motown?
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One of the most successful independent labels until it was sold in 1994, Motown Records has had a heavy hand in shaping the sound of American popular music since it was founded in 1959. So we want to see what's going on with your Motown knowledge? Well, let's get it on!