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Soviet 'Night Witches' Flew Bombing Missions Against the Nazis

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Night Witches, an all-female unit of Soviet bomber pilots during World War II.

Can You Match These Famous Brands to Their Country of Origin?

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Life would be a dull place without video games, gummy bears, yogurt and fast cars. And if you don't know what country invented gummy bears, you're disrespecting one of Earth's greatest creations. Can you tell us the countries where the famous brands in this quiz were founded?

Can You Match Each Surname to Its Country of Origin?

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Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?

The Ultimate Horse Breed Identification Quiz

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To most people, horse breeds don't even exist. The average person would easily say, "what a lovely spotted horse" rather than "what a lovely Appaloosa." But you're not the average person. Come match these horses to their breeds in this quiz.

10 Famous Curses

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Everybody has bad days, but fortune seems to have it in for some people. You decide: Are these 10 infamous cases of bad luck coincidences or curses?

The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)

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The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.

Who Invented Chess?

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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.

What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?

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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.

How Spies Work

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Spying is a tense and often deadly way for governments to gather secret information from their enemies. Learn how spies are recruited and how they obtain information.

What was the first televised sporting event?

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What was the first televised sporting event? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn what the first televised sporting event was.

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