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Is Your Pup One of the 10 Smartest Dog Breeds?
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The smartest dog breeds are the ones that easily learn to be obedient to humans. From herding to therapy to search and rescue, these pups work (and train) hard.
Can You Pass This Elementary School Spelling Test?
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Spelling famously has no relation to IQ ... but even so, we all want what we write to look good. Are you ready to test your skills? We've got the quiz for you!
5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra
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Today she is widely known for her beauty and her seductive ways, but scholars say we've been hoodwinked by propaganda written by her enemies. So what was the real Cleopatra like? And do we know her ethnicity?
How Cinnamon Works
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Are you wondering about cinnamon, the history of cinnamon, benefits of cinnamon and more? Check out this article and learn all about cinnamon.
How Air Tubs Work
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Lots of people like the relaxing massage they get from the water jets in a hot tub. But some people prefer a gentler touch. How are air tubs different from whirlpools?
Who invented the spork?
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Behold the humble spork! Made of the cheapest plastic and seen mostly at public school cafeterias and fast food chains, it doesn't have an inspiring pedigree. But it's been around for a long time.
Common-law Marriage and Divorce Differ by State
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The archaic practice of common-law marriage still exists in a handful of states. HowStuffWorks finds out more about common-law marriage.
10 of History's Most Notorious Traitors
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Can you name 10 of history's most notorious traitors? Find out 10 of history's most notorious traitors at HowStuffWorks.
7 of the 10 Largest Cities in Europe Are Capitals
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Although many major European cities are considered iconic, none of them break into the top 10 most populous cities in the world. The cities with the highest populations are spread through Asia, North America and Africa; the largest cities in Europe simply can't compete with those numbers.
10 Circus Acts That Have Withstood the Test of Time
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Some circus acts have disappeared, but many have stuck around. Learn about 10 circus acts that have withstood the test of time at HowStuffWorks.