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Get Inked: A Tattoo History Quiz
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Tattooing has exploded as an art form over the past 20 years, but it's an old practice with a lot of history. Can you stick and poke your way to a high score with some serious tattoo knowledge? Test your tattoo savvy with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
What the Bechdel Test Says About Women in Film
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The Bechdel Test was created in 1985 and has been used to gauge how women are represented in film. But how accurate is it and does it still matter?
Point d'Alençon Lace Will Always Be the Queen of Lace
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Point d'Alençon Lace is a needlepoint lace that originated in Alençon, France. It's delicate and rare and takes years to master.
How the Hays Code Censored Early Hollywood
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The Hays Code was a set of rules that stifled the American film industry for more than three decades. Was it just legal censorship?
The Mpemba Effect: Does Hot Water Really Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
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Under the right conditions, hot water can somehow freeze faster than cold water. It's called the Mpemba effect. We'll explain how it happens.
Who Were the 12 Tribes of Israel and Did They Exist?
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The formation of the 12 tribes of Israel is one of the foundational narratives of the Bible. But nowadays, a new picture of the 12 tribes has emerged.
A Wisconsin Woman Led a German Resistance That Enraged Hitler
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Mildred Harnack was the only American in the leadership of German resistance to Hitler. And Hitler personally ordered her executed for it.
Did the Library of Alexandria Really Exist?
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We can easily picture a group of beard-and-toga geniuses hunched over scrolls inside a magnificent colonnaded hall. But what was the real Library of Alexandria like? And why do some scholars doubt its existence?
5 Ferocious Art World Rivalries
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Grudge matches can be found in every corner of the world, including the art world. Here are five rivalries that continued for years.
Unveiling the Secrets of Cosa Nostra: A History of the Sicilian Mafia
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Dive into the world of La Cosa Nostra. Discover its origins, impact, and intriguing aspects of this infamous organized crime syndicate.