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Tiny Capers Pack a Big, Flavorful Punch
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Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?
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.
How Ninja Work
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Get a load of this: ninja fact, ninja fiction, and some of the most clever, terrifying weapons used by the shadowy mercenaries of ancient Japan. Find out the true story of the ninja.
5 Ways TV Has Influenced Presidential Elections
There are many ways TV has influenced presidential elections. Visit HowStuffWorks to see 5 ways TV has influenced presidential elections.
Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America
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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.
How Mortgages Work
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A mortgage is a loan in which your house functions as the collateral. Learn about mortgages in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Prisons Work
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Discover how prisons works and explore this incredibly complex system. Keep reading to learn how prisons work and what life is like on the inside.
The Epic History of Werewolves
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Werewolves are popular creatures in folklore where a man changes into a wolf. Learn more about werewolves and find out where werewolves originated.
How Sleeve-valve Engines Work
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What is a sleeve-valve engine? Read more about sleeve-valve engine technology at HowStuffWorks.
What is OxyContin?
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I keep hearing about some drug called "OxyContin" in the news. What is it? Why all the fuss?