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Can You Identify Each of These Characters From the Mario Franchise?
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Mario and his gang of friends have been appearing on our screens since the eighties. They walk, run, drive and fight in a variety of games. But have you been paying enough attention to who they are? Can you name all of these Mario franchise characters?
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
How Well Do You Know "Les Miserables"?
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"Les Miserables" is a world-famous novel, Broadway show and film with fans across the globe. Test your Les Miz IQ with this revolutionary HowStuffWorks quiz!
How Much Do You Know About Heavy Machinery?
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Coming through! You don't want to get in the way of our quiz on the steamroller, the bulldozer and other incredibly powerful tools that humans have made. But if you think you're up to the job, test your knowledge of heavy machines now!
Dogs Need to Wear Seat Belts, Too. Here's Why
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Buckle up Fido! That's right. Your furry friend should be wearing a seat belt in the car. Not just for their safety, but for yours, too.
The Rendlesham Forest Incident
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In the Rendlesham Forest incident, triangular UFOs appeared in England and landed on multiple nights. Several groups of witness and investigators observed the glowing objects flying about. Learn more about the Rendlesham Forest incident.
Russian Gun-wielding Robot Totally 'Not a Terminator,' Says Russian Official
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The android known as FEDOR used pistols to display its decision making and dexterity, officials said, not as a preview of robot warfare.
So ... Just How Many House Cats Are There in the World?
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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.
How Helicopters Work
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Believe it or not, the marvel we know as the helicopter began as a Chinese top consisting of a shaft - a stick - adorned with feathers on one end.