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How to Build Family Traditions
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If you want to know how to build family traditions, you've come to the right place. Read about building family traditions at HowStuffWorks.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
How Hollywood Screen Siren Hedy Lamarr Helped Pioneer WiFi and GPS
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Hedy Lamarr's twin passions were acting and inventing. During World War II, she came up with a secret communication system that paved the way for technology like WiFi and GPS. But for decades, people thought this was an urban legend.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
The Richest Kid in the World Is Worth $5B — Which Royal Is It?
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From trendsetting members of the royal to lucky YouTube child stars, we've listed the world’s wealthiest children by estimated net worth.
Kids' Bedroom Decorating Ideas
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Color and furniture can be used to execute a limitless number of themes for a child's bedroom. Check out these kids' bedroom decorating ideas.
9 Fascinating Facts About Julius Caesar, 'Dictator for Perpetuity'
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The Roman general and statesman's romantic exploits and bloody betrayal were juicy enough to fuel two different Shakespeare plays. We find out more.
The Many Lives of the Mysterious Queen of Sheba
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One of the few female figures represented in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the Queen of Sheba is also the mother of the Ethiopian nation.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
10 Mad Royals in History
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Insanity on the throne was more common than you might think. Here are 10 of the maddest royals in history.