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Would a Restaurant Really Make You Wash Dishes If You Can't Pay the Bill?

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You've seen this in a TV comedy: Someone dining at a fancy restaurant forgets their wallet and is sent to the kitchen to work off the debt. But would this happen in the real world?

What If Everyone on Earth Had Easy Access to Clean Water?

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Would a world with ample water for all mean less disease? Fewer wars? Globally improved health and finances? Sip along with us as we wonder what if.

Do you know which of these is bigger?

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We live in a world filled with things of all sizes. Some things are super-sized -- other things are simply teeny. Can you pick which of the following is bigger?

Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions

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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.

How the United Nations Works

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The world looks to the United Nations for guidance on important international matters. Find out what goes on inside the United Nations and what role it really plays in international politics.

Meet The Line Saudi Arabia, a 106-mile, One-Building City

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Saudi Arabia's proposal to build a 106-mile-long, self-sufficient, road- and car-free, one-building city would make it the first of its kind in the world.

5 September 11 Conspiracy Theories

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The confusion and terror following the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center left many searching for answers. Check out 5 September 11th conspiracy theories.

Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'

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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.

The Asian Geography Quiz

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Asia has an extremely varied geography, from mountains to plains to plateaus. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the world's most populous continent.

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!

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