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10 Groundbreaking Broadway Musicals
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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 groundbreaking Broadway musicals, like 'Cats,' 'Hamilton' and 'Mamma Mia.'
The Driest Place on Earth: Chile's Atacama Desert
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The Atacama Desert, situated in northern Chile, is not just any ordinary arid region. Spanning over 600 miles (965 km) along the Pacific Coast of South America, it is one of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. Thanks to certain oceanic conditions, there are areas that have received zero rainfall throughout recorded history, making the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth.
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.
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!
10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More
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Most people can rattle off the names of big tourist hotspots. But ask them about the least known countries, and you’ll probably get a blank stare. (And rightfully so: That's a pretty weird question to ask.)
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).