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How ARPANET Works
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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.
10 Trade Secrets We Wish We Knew
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Trade secrets are often locked away in corporate vaults, making their owners a fortune. Which trade secrets are the stuff of legend?
10 Surprising Bankrupt Athletes
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Even pro athletes who live relatively modestly can still have money troubles. Here are 10 surprising bankrupt athletes from HowStuffWorks.
10 Historical Misconceptions
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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.
Michelangelo Buildings
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Michelangelo was not only a great sculptor; he was also a master builder. He loved cities over nature and although had many architectural feats under his name, he often declared that he was not an architect. See the famous buildings of Michelangelo.
People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than 'Normal' — Even in the Bolivian Amazon
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In the U.S., normal body temperature has been dropping over the past 150 years. People run cooler today than they did two centuries ago. Why is that?
7 Warning Signs of a Looming Recession
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Good luck predicting the economic future; even the experts get it wrong. But there are sure warning signs to look for when a recession is ahead.
5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?
How Valentine's Day Works
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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.
Can You Ace This "Outlander" Quiz?
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The "Outlander" series is rife with adventure, romance and more than the occasional duel. Do you think you remember the cast of characters, rules of time travel and the important historical events that take place over the course of the series? Try your hand at this quiz to find out!