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Ultimate Guide to the Veneto Wine Region

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The Veneto wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Veneto wine region at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?

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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Saved Thousands From Holocaust, But Lost All

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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who lost everything saving thousands during the Holocaust.

5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History

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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?

The Thirty Years' War Quiz

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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.

What is the history of the wedding garter tradition?

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What is the history of the wedding garter tradition? Read about the origins of the wedding garter tradition.

The Women-led March That Changed the Course of the French Revolution

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In 1789, thousands of women frustrated by good shortages marched to Versailles with some serious demands for King Louis XIV.

Macaroon vs. Macaron: Differentiating Between Sweet Treats

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Macaroons and macarons - they sound similar, but they look quite different. So how did we end up with two popular cookies that sound almost the same?

Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders

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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.

Square Waves in Ocean Settings Are Rare But Dangerous

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Square waves also called Cross-sea waves may looks super cool. But you never want to get caught up in the grid-patterned waves they generate.

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