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How Well Do You Remember "Black Books"?
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"Black Books" is one of the seminal comedies of the 21st century, a platform for actors and comedians who are household names today. How well do you remember it?
How Stratego Works
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Like chess but sneakier, Stratego is a gambit of wits and strategy. So how do you play -- and what does 19th century France have to do with it?
Ridiculous History: Land O' Fakes — Margarine Bootlegging in Canada
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In the 19th and 20th centuries, margarine and how it was taxed got a lot of people riled up. Learn about the margarine madness at HowStuffWorks Now.
Three Famous Hypotheses and How They Were Tested
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From Isaac Newton to Ivan Pavlov, scientists have developed and tested hypotheses through carefully crafted experiments for centuries. Here are three groundbreaking hypotheses and the predictions they tested.
'Nightingale' Floors Served as Security Warning System in Ancient Japan
In 17th century Japan, wealthy citizens built homes with "nightingale floors" that squeaked, warning them of intruders. In fact, the floors squeaked louder when the steps got lighter.
The Black Rhino, aka Hook-lipped Rhinoceros
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The black rhino is one of the rarest animals on the African continent - but it wasn't always. At the beginning of the 20th century, there may have been a million black rhinos across Africa.
If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Tripe Again
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Humans have been cooking and eating tripe for centuries. Think you can stomach it? HowStuffWorks takes a look at how to prep and cook this beef offal.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You're Sick?
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Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when they're sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. But does it help you get well?
The Tallest Statue in the World and 14 Others That Come Close
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Monumental statues have been a hallmark of human ambition for centuries, standing tall as symbols of culture, religion and identity. The tallest statue in the world is no exception — and neither are any of its competitors.