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Ridiculous History: When West Point Cadets Rioted Over Eggnog in 1826
Also known as the Grog Mutiny, the Eggnog Riot saw famous West Point cadets go nog-wild over whiskey restrictions. Read more at HowStuffWorks.
Cream of Tartar Is a Baker's Best Friend
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Cream of tartar isn't cream, nor is it creamy. But it is handy and inexpensive, and it'll give your food 'oomph.' Here's why you'll want to have it around.
St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223
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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?
What If There Were No Snakes?
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Snakes get a bad rep. They've become so associated with dishonesty, deception and temptation that many might prefer the world just rid itself of them altogether. But creepy as they may be, it turns out that snakes are pretty handy to have around.
The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the enormous and charismatic rodent known as the capybara.
Hekate: The Triple-faceted Goddess of Witchcraft and Ghosts
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Hekate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, the moon, witchcraft, the night, necromancy and ghosts who stood at the crossroads between the worlds of the living and the dead.
How Old Is Earth and How Did Scientists Figure It Out?
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In 1953, CalTech geochemist Clair Patterson came up with an estimate for Earth's age that still holds today.
How Stained Glass Works
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Stained glass is an ancient art form dating back to the Egyptians. Learn how stained glass came about, how it's made and what it's used for.
Can You Name These Continental Breakfast Dishes?
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What's the best part of staying at a hotel? Super comfy bathrobes and mints on your pillow! What's the second-best part? Continental breakfast! Grab some butter and jelly and see what you can identify!
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?