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Shunning the Suez: Tankers Take the Long Route to Save Cash

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Some cargo ships sail around the coast of Africa to avoid paying the Suez Canal tariff. HowStuffWorks Now explains why it may make financial sense.

How Well Has Strict Gun Control Worked in Australia?

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After a mass shooting in 1996, Australia imposed strict gun laws. HowStuffWorks looks at how successful they've been.

Does Anne Boleyn Deserve Her Bad Reputation?

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Anne Boleyn is too often known only for her brief tumultuous marriage to King Henry VIII and her subsequent beheading. But there was a lot more to her.

What's the Fascination With Number 23?

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From plane crashes and deaths to sports superstitions and hexagrams, many people believe that the number 23 possesses magical properties.

Can you make a living on YouTube?

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Plenty of people make a living through content creation. Learn if it's really as simple as uploading videos and picking up a paycheck at HowStuffWorks.

How Photosynthesis Captures Light and Powers Life on Earth

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No life, except possibly very small bacteria, would exist on Earth without photosynthesis.

No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually

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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?

How Much Do You Know About Horses?

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Whether you ride horses or have always just admired them, you have to admit that horses are exceptional animals. Beautiful, majestic and powerful, horses are a big part of our history. In this quiz, we're going to explore some fun facts about these remarkable creatures.

From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz

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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!

How Immigration Works

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Immigration is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Learn how immigration works and about visas, green cards and amnesty.

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