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10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World

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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.

The History of Flight and 10 Bungled Attempts at It

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Ten bungled personal flight attempts over the centuries occurred when people thought they could fly. Learn about ten bungled personal flight attempts.

10 Famous Fathers

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Each of the dads on this list is a fascinating case study in how career success intermingles with raising kids.

How Salt Works

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Not only do we need to consume salt, we also need it for a variety of nonfood uses. But if it's so important, why do health organizations recommend that we closely watch our intake? Apparently, there can be too much of a good thing. Learn what happens when we overload on salt or get too little of it.

How The Citadel Works

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The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a college that differs from many others. Learn about The Citadel and the education it offers.

1971-1980 Ford Pinto

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The birth of the Ford Pinto came about through Lee Iacocca's efforts to build a domestic subcompact. Learn more about the origins of the Ford Pinto.

How Nuns Work

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What are nuns? Do they really wield rulers while singing and dancing like in the movies? Read more about nuns at HowStuffWorks.

How Skyscrapers Work

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People build skyscrapers primarily because they are convenient -- you can create a lot of real estate out of a relatively small ground area. They're also awe-inspiring. Skyscrapers capture our imagination -- how high can we build them? Learn about the architecture and design of these monumental buildings.

How Oil Tankers Work

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Oil tankers are large ships that transport oil all over the world. Learn about oil tankers in this article from HowStuffWorks.

How Well Do You Really Know Greek Mythology?

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For stuff that happened over 2,500 years ago, Greek mythology still seems to come up a LOT in modern-day art and culture. So, just how well do you know these tales of heroism, godliness and destruction?

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