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10 Unexpected Reasons Behind Past Batman vs. Superman Battles

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What has pitted heroes Batman and Superman against one another? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article about conflict in the comic books.

Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?

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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Popular Christmas Carols Quiz

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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!

When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?

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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria

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The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know.

Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld

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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

Do Dogs Get Embarrassed When We Dress Them Up?

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Humans experience a wide range of emotions, but what about dogs? Do they ever get embarrassed by their humans? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Why Cramming Is the Worst Way to Study

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Cramming for a test might help you pass, but it doesn't provide long-term learning and that's the problem.

Who Was the World's First King?

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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!

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