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Can You Match Each Surname to Its Country of Origin?
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Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?
Does Absinthe Really Cause Hallucinations?
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When absinthe was banned in many countries in the early 1900s, it had really fallen out of favor. How does absinthe affect those who drink it?
Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
11 Highlights of 1907
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The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, and the first electric washing machine went on sale. Read about these and the other 11 highlights of 1907.
Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice
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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.
5 Teeth Straightening Options for Kids
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Teeth straightening options for kids include braces, but there are other treatments as well. See five teeth straightening options for kids.
The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?
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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.
Who Invented Graham Crackers and Why?
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Graham crackers were invented by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham as part of a radical 19th-century diet. His goal? To curb joy and sexual desires.
How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
17th-century Plague Doctors Were the Stuff of Nightmares
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HowStuffWorks takes the creepy masks off the 17th century plague doctors.