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How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents

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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.

What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?

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It's easy to equate Caucasian with white. But the word Caucasian touches on issues deeper than skin color. HowStuffWorks looks at its true meaning.

How Halloween Works

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Halloween mixes secular and religious elements in a holiday filled with pranks, costumes and games. Learn about the history of Halloween.

'Unsolved' Mysteries, Solved: 10 Times We Answered History's Biggest Questions

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Was Anna Anderson really Anastasia Romanov? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Wonder no more: We have the answers to these and other formerly unsolved mysteries.

11 Racer Snake Subspecies That You Have No Reason to Fear

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The racer snake is sleek and swift. Despite their sometimes intimidating speed, mostly harmless to humans. You may confuse racers for other snakes because of their color, but they have unique behaviors and characteristics that make them stand out.

Why a Draft Would Weaken the U.S. Military

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Most experts agree that the all-volunteer military is what makes the U.S. armed forces the best in the world. Would that change if the draft was reinstated?

Flying High: The Aircraft Quiz

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Manned flight has altered the course of humanity. How much do you know about the aircraft of the world? Take this quiz to find out.

Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943

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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.

How the Wii Works

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The Wii has changed the way video games are played. Learn more about the Wii at HowStuffWorks.

Suicide Afflicts Farmers at Rate Shockingly Higher Than All Other Jobs

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How does suicide afflict farmers more than other professions? Learn more about farmers and mental health in this HowStuffWorks article.

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