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Ultimate Guide to the Penedes Wine Region
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The Penedes wine region is among Spain's best. Learn all about the Penedes wine region at HowStuffWorks.
How the Aston Martin Rapide Works
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The Aston Martin Rapide is a new concept car that debuted at the North American International Auto Show. Learn more about the Aston Martin Rapide.
What Does Mummification Have to Do With Gene Hackman?
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Ever wondered why some dead bodies last for thousands of years while others break down into dust? That's where the science of mummification comes in. Whether it's through ancient rituals, boggy swamps or some truly extreme self-imposed methods, mummified human remains give us an incredible look into history, biology and even chemistry.
Every White Flag With a Red Cross We Could Find (and Then Some)
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Flags aren't just colorful pieces of fabric waving in the wind; they're symbols, each one packed with history, identity and meaning. Today, we're exploring a striking type of flag seen across the globe: the white flag with a red cross. (We'll also take a look at flags that display the inverse: a white cross on a red background).
Why Do People Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?
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Do you wonder why people carve Halloween pumpkins? Find out how the tradition began and why people carve Halloween pumpkins each year.
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
What Rank Would You Achieve in Starfleet?
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Could anything ever be cooler than traveling to the final frontier, seeking out new life and new civilizations, boldly going where no one has gone before? Want to find out what rank you'll have when you do it? Take the quiz and see!
How Brazilian Traditions Work
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Many Brazilian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Brazilian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
5 Essential Personal Hygiene Products
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What are the essential personal hygiene products? Visit HowStuffWorks to find the 5 essential personal hygiene products.
Why weren't The Beatles on iTunes?
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The Beatles weren't on iTunes for a long time due to issues between Apple and Apple Corps. Learn more about why the Beatles weren't on iTunes.