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Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her
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Notre Dame Cathedral has burned. HowStuffWorks looks at how she was built.
If 13 people eat at the same table, will one die before the year is over?
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Triskaidekaphobia, or, fear of the number 13, comes in many forms, but in restaurants, it means that a "table for 13" will result in a death of one of the diners. Learn about the origins of this superstition, and skeptics' amusing counterarguments.
Guess Who?: The Historical World Leader Quiz
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Who runs the world? Beyonce says girls. Conspiracy theorists say the Illuminati. Take this quiz and see if you know who has really been in charge of the course of history.
Can You Pass This Hard Dog Breed Identification Quiz?
Man's best friend can be cute, cuddly, big or dependable. But do you know all the breeds by sight? Take this quiz and find out if you can name each of these breeds from a single screenshot!
Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
How Castles Work
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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
Can You Guess These Book Titles From A Single Sentence Summary?
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You may be a book lover, but can you guess these classics from a single sentence? See if you can read your way to a perfect score with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Can You Identify These Saltwater Fish?
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The 2003 flick "Finding Nemo" and its sequel "Finding Dory," introduced a whole new generation to the wonders of the undersea world. See how many of these sea swimmers you can recognize with this quiz!
What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?
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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.