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Who invented video games?
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More than two-thirds of U.S. households play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Rating Board. Without the crazy ideas of a few pioneering folks, we might still be stuck playing marathon sessions of charades. So who do we have to thank?
Need a New Podcast to Binge? Here's What HowStuffWorks Podcast Hosts Listen To
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HowStuffWorks loves podcasts, and our staff of podcast hosts offer up recommendations of their favorite ones to obsess over. Read this article.
What Is an Oligarchy and Has the U.S. Become One?
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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what an oligarchy is and whether the U.S. is teetering on the brink of becoming one, or already has become one.
Can a good government embrace both capitalism and socialism?
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Capitalism and socialism are two completely different forms of government, but can the two coexist? Learn about capitalism and socialism.
Who Decides What Goes on Postage Stamps?
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The Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee decides which ideas make the cut as possible postage stamps. HowStuffWorks looks at the process.
Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?
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Every Thanksgiving, pairs across the U.S. break wishbones to see who's left holding the bigger piece and, of course, the bigger chunk of luck. But, why?
Marvel's 'Wakanda Forever' Pays Homage to Mesoamerican Cultures
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The Talokan of "Wakanda Forever" is inspired, not by African cultures, but by Mesoamerica, a vast area that covers most of Central America and part of Mexico.
Meet Violet Jessop, Survivor of Three Shipwrecks
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Violet Jessop survived not one, not two, but three disasters at sea. HowStuffWork checks out her story.
How Christmas Works
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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?
Can You Name the Most Popular Cars of All Time?
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If the auto industry was a high school prom, who do you think would be voted Prom King and Queen? Is the DeLorean the most popular car on the block? The Model T? The Corvette? Take the quiz and see how many of the cool cars you recognize.