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Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?

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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.

London Bridge Has Never Fallen Down, But It Keeps Getting Rebuilt

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Despite what the nursery rhyme says, London Bridge is not falling down - and never really has. But the bridge that spans the Thames has been rebuilt again and again for two millennia.

How New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Became a Political Superstar

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She was the youngest New Zealand leader elected in over 150 years and has won plaudits for her handling of the coronavirus epidemic. We get the backstory on Jacinda Ardern and her many achievements.

Why Jim Thorpe Is Often Considered the Greatest Athlete of All Time

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Jim Thorpe overcame almost insurmountable obstacles, from a rough childhood to racial discrimination, to become one of the world's greatest athletes of all time.

11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?

Why a U.S. Yield Curve Inversion Worries Recession Watchers

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An inversion of the U.S. Treasury bond yield curve has predicted the last seven U.S. recessions. Is the U.S. in for another one soon?

The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma

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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.

How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish

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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.

Arrested Development Rapper Speech Helps Rehab Prisoners Through Music

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HowStuffWorks looks at a new documentary which follows rapper Speech Thomas of Arrested Development as he works with prison inmates to change lives.

Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

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This fall festival is about food, faith, lights and gifts. But please don't call it an Indian Hanukkah.

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