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Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Is Just as Controversial
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Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was a ruthless man determined to force his way into the lucrative spice routes of India. But without any valuable gifts to trade for the spices, the whole trip took a horrible turn.
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!
How Wild Bill Hickok Became an American Legend
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Wild Bill Hickok personified the archetype of the gentleman gunfighter in the history of the American West. HowStuffWorks looks at his life and times.
7 Facts About Socrates, the Enigmatic Greek Street Philosopher
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"The unexamined life," said Socrates, "is not worth living." So what was the life of this Athenian sage really like?
Did Journalist Dorothy Kilgallen's Probe of JFK's Assassination Lead to Her Death?
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Columnist and investigative reporter Dorothy Kilgallen covered numerous big stories from the 1940s through the 1960s. But her death by overdose in 1965 while investigating the John F. Kennedy assassination remains a subject of controversy.
Can You Correctly Spell These Tricky Celeb Names?
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"I" before "E," except after Saoirse? Sometimes celeb names can be difficult to pronounce and even harder to spell. Can you sort the Ferrells from the Farrells from the Pharells? Give this celebrity spelling bee your best S-H-O-T!
From Typewriter to Boombox: Can You Identify These Old-School Technologies?
With the evolution of technology over the last 25 years, nearly everything we knew as children is now considered obsolete. Check out these old-school technologies and see if you can identify them.
How Desert Animals Thrive in the Hottest Regions of the World
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Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.
Making a Toll-Free Call? How These Numbers Work
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Toll-free numbers are free for callers, making them ideal for businesses. Learn how toll-free numbers work at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Small Dog Breeds?
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It's a dog party ... a little dog party, that is! Combine the hints and the photos and see if you can tell the difference between a Maltese and a Miniature Pinscher. We bet you're a natural (small) dog whisperer!