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Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?

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In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?

Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?

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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.

Why Doesn't the First Lady Get Paid?

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First ladies have traditionally played significant roles at the White House. HowStuffWorks breaks down their duties and why they do it all for free.

When Is It OK to Leave Kids Unequal Inheritance?

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Hurt feelings are likely to result but experts say there are times when you should leave more money to one child in your will. Just don't keep everyone in the dark about it.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Fried Chicken

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore of Southern fried chicken and the role of Col. Sanders and KFC in spreading it worldwide.

Tidal Bores Are Rare, Fast and Have Epic Waves

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The rare phenomenon of tidal bores happens in only a few places on the globe. HowStuffWorks looks at the conditions it takes for bore tides to occur.

Communication Skills for Lifelong Relationships

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Communication skills help lead to a lifelong relationship. Learn about communication skills for a lifelong relationship at Discovery Health.

6 Common Hallucinations and What They Tell Us

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People who hallucinate typically see, hear, feel, smell or otherwise experience things that simply aren't real. Often, these sensory fake-outs indicate a serious medical condition.

Only 4% of People Will Ace the Hardest IQ Drill Ever

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Do you have a high IQ? Many of the world's greatest thinkers and innovators have has staggering IQs. Put those smarts to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

Nyx: Goddess of the Night and Daughter of Chaos

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She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this mist-shrouded figure that even the gods feared?

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