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Did Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned?
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Nero, the Roman emperor, has a reputation for playing the fiddle while Rome burned, but did it really happen? Learn about the emperor Nero.
What Makes a Protest Effective? 3 Movements That Got Results
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Is it millions of marchers with clever signs and slogans, or does effective protest take more than just raised voices and collective outrage?
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
The Rise and Fall of George Jung: The Real-life Subject of 'Blow'
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The life story of George Jung reads like a high-stakes thriller, tracing the meteoric rise and dramatic fall of one of the most infamous drug smugglers in the history of the United States. Born into a modest family, Jung's early exposure to the world of narcotics set the stage for what would become a legendary career in the drug trade.
What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?
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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."
How to Make Sugar Skulls for Day of the Dead
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HowStuffWorks finds out how to make sugar skulls, an integral part of Day of the Dead festivities, as well as the history behind the skulls.
Can You Name These American Professional Sports Teams from a Partial Logo?
It doesn't matter if you're young, old or in between; people from all walks of life love sports in America! How much of a fan are you? Do you only know about your team, what about the entire league? Put your sports knowledge to the ultimate test with this American sports logo quiz!
Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?
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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.
The Rise, Fall and Future of Chinatowns in the U.S.
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There are some 50 Chinatowns in America and hundreds more in other countries. What led to their creation and will they survive into the next century?
What Was the Largest Wave Ever Recorded?
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Scientists have long been fascinated by the ocean's dynamic nature, where the force of the water collides with atmospheric phenomena to create waves of monumental size.