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The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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This was no mere execution. In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Are You "Suffocating" From Empty Nose Syndrome?
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Empty nose syndrome is a rare problem where patients have clear nasal passages but constant sensations of being unable to breathe. And worst of all, many doctors believe it's all in their heads.
Can You Identify the Roseanne Character From a Screenshot?
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Cue the harmonicas! It's time for a "Roseanne" quiz. How many of these memorable characters from the hit sitcom can you identify from a picture? Head back to Lanford for a Conner family reunion!
Can You Pass This College Vocabulary Quiz?
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Are you an avid reader? Do you have a dictionary on-hand at all time? Could you go head-to-head with a college grad in Scrabble or Taboo? If you answered yes, you've probably acquired quite an impressive stock of words. Do you think your internal dictionary is at a college level, or has time stolen away some of your memory? Take the quiz to see if your vocabulary truly impresses your friends, or just befuddles them!
We're Car-hopping at the Varsity, the World's Largest Drive-in!
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HowStuffWorks heads to Atlanta's Varsity drive-in to learn about the historic restaurant's car hops, and chat with Frank Jones, a car hop that's worked there for nearly 65 years.
What's the First Thing People Notice About You?
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When you walk into a room, what is it about you that makes heads turn? Tell us all about yourself, and we'll tell you the first thing that other people notice!
Which Type of Shark Is Your Spirit Animal?
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Can you hear the "Jaws" music in your head when you are at the beach? Put on your flippers and swim through this quiz to find out what kind of shark is your spirit animal!
Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?
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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!