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How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.
Kopi Luwak: The Expensive Coffee Cruelly Made of Civet Poop
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One of the most expensive cups of coffee in the world is made from beans harvested from civet poop. Why would anybody want to drink it?
10 Strange Structural Engineering Marvels
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Some architects and engineers go big. Others get fancy. And yet others aim squarely for the completely bizarre. These imagination-bending, gravity-defying products may induce more than a few OMGs.
Can You Name These '80s Wrestlers From Memory?
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Participating in what was known as wrestling's Golden Age, wrestlers in the 1980s definitely came packed with plenty of flair. See if you can identify those wrestlers by tackling this quiz.
How Much Do You Know About Quebec?
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Quebec (or Québec, depending on who you ask) is affectionately known as "la belle province" - the beautiful province. From an iconic cathedral to winding cobblestone streets, Canada's biggest province is a sight to behold. Start the quiz and you'll be transported to this mesmerizing province.
10 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview
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What are the absolute worst things you can do when interviewing for a job? Read about 10 ways to ruin a job interview at HowStuffWorks.
HowStuffWorks Newsletter Quiz
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If you took one of our recent newsletter quizzes, you've come to the right place for the answers.
The Consumer Guide to E85 Ethanol Vehicles
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There's a lot to consider if you're thinking of buying an E85 ethanol vehicle. Learn everything you need to know about E85 ethanol vehicles.
How the First Olympics Worked
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Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?
Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.