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How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?

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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.

Static Electricity Can Cause Way More Than a Bad Hair Day

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Static electricity happens when there's an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object. It's when those charges get released that we feel that infamous spark.

The Best, the Worst and the Weirdest College Mascots (and Why We Love Them)

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College sports just wouldn't be the same without mascots. HowStuffWorks looks at the history of mascots and what makes them so awesome.

What Does 'Treason' Actually Mean?

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Though treason is the only crime mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, few know what the word actually means and fewer still have ever been indicted for it.

5 Wedding Planning Tips for the Type A Bride

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Type A brides like to keep things organized and on schedule. Check out 5 wedding planning tips for the Type A bride.

10 Mother-son Dance Songs for Your Wedding

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These 10 mother-son dance songs for your wedding are perfect for celebrating that special bond. Check out 10 perfect songs for the mother-son dance.

Can Red Flag Laws Help Prevent Mass Killings?

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Red flag laws let police seize firearms of a person who is viewed as a potential threat. HowStuffWorks looks at whether the laws can prevent crime.

What We Learned From the Deadliest Nightclub Fire in U.S. History

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HowStuffWorks looks at the lessons, including advanced building codes and medical treatments, that endure from Boston's 1942 Cocoanut Grove fire.

How Atlanta's Cyclorama Was Used to 'Spin' the Civil War

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After the Civil War, the U.S. was still divided. HowStuffWorks talked to experts about how a monumental piece of art was used to rewrite the narrative.

Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art

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Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.

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