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Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
How Foreign Tax Credits Work
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If you made money outside of the U.S., you might be interested in reducing your tax burden. Learn more about foreign tax credits at HowStuffWorks.
How the NFL Draft Works
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Free agents, restricted free agents, compensatory picks, and good old Mr. Irrelevant... what does it all mean? It's NFL draft time, baby!
14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July
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Which three presidents died on July 4? What's the Horribles Parade? And, should America be celebrating on July 2 instead?
10 Chinese New Year Food Superstitions
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There are some Chinese new year food superstitions that you'll want to take note of during this holiday. Check out 10 Chinese new year food superstitions.
We'll Give You the Wrong Beatles Lyrics, You Correct Us
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"Here comes a quiz ... do-do do-do. Here comes a quiz ... and I say, we can't sing." Eh hem ... we're kinda bad at lyrics. Can you show us your Beatles knowledge and help us out?
How can adrenaline help you lift a 3,500-pound car?
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Adrenaline can give people superhuman strength in times of emergency. Learn about adrenaline and find out what gives you strength during an adrenaline rush.
How to End an E-Mail: 21 Professional and Personal Sign-Offs
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The perfect email deserves the perfect ending. But what is the right way to close an email? Well, that depends on who will be reading it.
The Bizarre, Brazen Life of Cultist Aleister Crowley
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The late Aleister Crowley liked being known as 'wickedest man in the world.' HowStuffWorks talks to experts (and followers) of the outlandish cultist.
The International Holidays Quiz
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When you're fighting the crowds at the mall before Christmas or busily preparing a Thanksgiving feast, it can be easy to forget these holidays aren't universal. See how much you know about how people around the world celebrate!