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10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.
10 Most Game-Changing Developments in the TV Industry
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Many things have contributed to America's obsession with the boob tube. See 10 of the biggest developments in the TV industry to learn more.
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
11 Inventions That Changed the World as We Know It
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Inventing a useful product or process is serious business - turn a great idea into a marketable widget, and you could earn millions of dollars. But that doesn't mean your widget has to be straitlaced and conservative.
187 Goddess Names From Greek, Hindu, and Hawaiian Traditions
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Taking inspiration from goddess names for your baby can lend a feeling of deep meaning. Throughout history, cultures around the world have worshipped powerful female deities who ruled over aspects of life such as love, wisdom, war and fertility. Many of these names have stood the test of time, appearing in epic poetry, sacred texts and legends.
Hillsborough Tragedy: A British Football Match Gone Wrong
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The Hillsborough tragedy is one of the darkest chapters in British sporting history. On April 15, 1989, 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives during an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. What began as an exciting day for fans turned into a catastrophic event that would forever change football and its approach to safety.
10 Job Titles That Have Been Around for 2,000 Years
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Some jobs are so critical to everyday life that they've never gone out of style. Learn about 10 job titles that have been around for 2,000 years.
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.
Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?
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Lady Godiva is famous for a naked horse ride through town. But is there more to the legend of Lady Godiva? And why is she the symbol of Godiva chocolates?
How to Start a Family Genealogy Search
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Shows like 'Finding Your Roots' have brought genealogy into the spotlight. Learn how to start your own family genealogy search at HowStuffWorks.