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Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?
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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.
Why Is Cashmere So Expensive?
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Cashmere is super-soft and luxurious, and super expensive. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about where cashmere comes from, and why it's so costly.
Recovered 'Lost Squadron' Plane Leads to New Mystery
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The search team used a radar-equipped drone to locate a P-38 from the so-called "Lost Squadron" that crash-landed in Greenland in 1942. But the story doesn't end there.
These Folks Retired in their 30s and 40s: Can You Do It Too?
HowStuffWorks looks at the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) and finds out how adherents retired so early.
Dive Inside the Weird World of the Ocean Sunfish
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The sunfish is one of the gentle giants of the sea. HowStuffWorks explains how why it loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep ocean dives.
Tarantula Hawks Are Neither Tarantulas nor Hawks
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the tarantula hawk wasp, which has a powerful sting and lays its eggs on the abdomen of the tarantula.
Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?
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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?
The Philippines Has the World's Longest Christmas Celebration
Perhaps no country on Earth loves Christmas more than the Philippines. Residents there celebrate the holiday for four months solid. Here's why.
7 Ingenious Reuses for Plastic Bottles and Boxes
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The millions of plastic containers and bottles out there don't all have to end up in landfills. There are lots of ways to give them a second life.
The History of Roller Skating
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The history of roller skating is a winding road that started with John Joseph Merlin in the 18th century and evolved into multiple sports we still play today.