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Craft Glossary
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This craft glossary at HowStuffWorks covers all the vocabulary on the paper, bobbles, bit, glues and more involved with crafting. Get crafty with the craft glossary.
How Vocal Fry Works
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Does vocal fry signal the most annoying end of times? Or is it just part of a natural language progression? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.
How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
What's Your Australia IQ?
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If your knowledge of Australia is limited to what you learned from "Crocodile Dundee" and a few hazy images of boxing kangaroos, it's time to take a closer look. Check out this quiz to see what you really know about the land Down Under.
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.
The Gleaners by Jean-Francois Millet
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"The Gleaners" is Jean-Francois Millet's most famous painting. Learn about Impressionism and why Millet chose to paint the life of rural France.
How Mistletoe Works
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Hanging mistletoe over a doorway is a common Christmas tradition. Have you ever wondered about the story behind it? Find out why people kiss beneath this shrubbery.
Who owns the oceans?
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International water covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and includes five oceans. Learn how international water is shared among all the nations.
What's so important about the Code of Hammurabi?
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The Code of Hammurabi is an important artifact because it sheds light on laws in Babylonia. Learn why the Code of Hammurabi explains "an eye for an eye."
How the Venturi Eclectic Works
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The Venturi Eclectic is designed for eco-conscious urban dwellers, but will they really be able to drive one? Read about the Venturi Eclectic here.