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Turkish Coffee Is Steeped in Tradition — And Easy to Make
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Since its introduction in 15th-century Yemen, Turkish coffee has been a cultural touchstone in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and north Africa.
The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?
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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.
Why Don't We All Use the Same Time Zone?
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The world has only had time zones since the late 1800s. Some people think we should eliminate them and have just one universal time instead.
How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics
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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?
Do You Know These Famous Soccer Players?
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Futbol is the most popular sport in the world. Well, soccer, that is, to Americans. Soccer players are true athletes. They define the word. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the most famous soccer legends.
What Do Forensic Scientists Do?
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Forensic lab techniques help investigators solve murders, hit-and-runs, arson cases and drug busts. Learn about forensic lab techniques and safety.
Can You Name These Songs If We Mess Up the Lyrics?
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Don't be salty, but we took your fave bops and messed up the lyrics. Why would we do such a thing? We're testing your music knowledge and wanna know if you can still name these iconic songs from the 1990s, 2000s and today.
How a Pneumatic Tube Works
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That tube you put your check or deposit slip in at the bank drive-up window is called a pneumatic tube. This was cutting edge 19th-century technology and is still in use today.
How Sleeve-valve Engines Work
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What is a sleeve-valve engine? Read more about sleeve-valve engine technology at HowStuffWorks.
Why are there so many great writers with epilepsy?
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Great writers with epilepsy aren't uncommon, from Lewis Carroll to Charles Dickens. How did books like Alice in Wonderland come from writers with epilepsy?