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What Did Isaac Newton Discover? 10 of Sir Isaac Newton's Inventions

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Almost 300 years after his death, Sir Isaac Newton remains one of the most influential thinkers in history. What are some of his most enduring inventions?

How Chess Works

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Chess is considered to be the greatest strategy game of all time. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about chess.

How Professional Gaming Works

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Dreams really can come true, gamers. Learn more about professional gaming from HowStuffWorks.

How Passover Works

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The story behind Passover is a classic one of slavery and freedom, horrific wrath and great rejoicing. The festival starts with a meal called the Passover Seder.

10 Innovations That Led to the Modern Bullet

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Firearms get the historical spotlight, but what about the projectiles they hurl at insane speeds? Here are the innovations that gave rise to modern ammunition. Think of it as 10 rounds of ammo info.

10 Famous Fake Antiques and the Suckers Who Bought Them

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Even famous antiques can turn out to be fakes or forgeries. Find out about 10 examples of antiques that turned out to be fake.

10 Differences Between Moonshining and Homebrewing

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After the success of craft breweries, it was perhaps inevitable that moonshine would get its own day in the sun. But while you can make both beer and whiskey at home, there are some major differences between them - starting with legality.

10 of History's Most Notorious Traitors

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Can you name 10 of history's most notorious traitors? Find out 10 of history's most notorious traitors at HowStuffWorks.

10 Heaviest Objects Mankind Has Ever Moved

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It's always been a dilemma for humans: how to move that super-heavy object to a new place. But we always seem to find a way, don't we?

How Cats Work

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Statistically speaking, cats are America's most popular pet. Check out this article and learn all about cats, cat anatomy, cat behavior and more.

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