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Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?
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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.
Why Jim Thorpe Is Often Considered the Greatest Athlete of All Time
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Jim Thorpe overcame almost insurmountable obstacles, from a rough childhood to racial discrimination, to become one of the world's greatest athletes of all time.
How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish
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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.
What's the Difference Between a Samurai and a Ninja?
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Movies often pit dark-robed, masked ninjas against elite samurai warriors. HowStuffWorks looks at how accurate that take is on these two fighters.
What Is the Rasta Movement All About?
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It started out as a small movement in Jamaica that went worldwide with the popularity of reggae music. But what is Rastafari really all about?
Can You Guess The Fast Food Restaurant From A Few Menu Items?
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Love it or hate it, we all have definitely eaten some fast food in our lives. Put your fast food knowledge to the ultimate delicious test with this oh so satisfying HowStuffWorks quiz!
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?
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DMT users report seeing otherworldly beings or "DMT entities," commonly described as "DMT elves." What's the science behind these reports?
60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases
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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.
The History of Roller Skating
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The history of roller skating is a winding road that started with John Joseph Merlin in the 18th century and evolved into multiple sports we still play today.