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Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance

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While it's technically a glorified shift change, the British monarchy's Changing the Guard ceremony is steeped in history. HowStuffWorks explains.

Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years

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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudí who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."

Is Jaywalking Still a Crime?

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The history of jaywalking is probably way more complex than you'd expect. Criminalizing crossing the street has roots in the auto industry, class wars and even racism.

Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia

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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.

Should you use mascarpone or ricotta for cannoli?

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It may be Italy's most famous sweet export. Find out whether mascarpone or ricotta should be used for traditional cannoli.

Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100

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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.

15 Yellow Birds Brightening a Skyline Near You

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Yellow birds are some of the most eye-catching creatures in the avian world, bringing bursts of bright yellow plumage to forests, grasslands and backyards. Some species have bright yellow bodies, while others display a mix of yellow feathers with black wings or olive green upperparts.

88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

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The night sky has been mapped and studied for thousands of years, with constellations serving as guides for navigation, storytelling and scientific observation. The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 modern constellations, each occupying a specific section of the celestial sphere. Some date back to ancient Greek constellations, while other constellation names were introduced in the modern era.

What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

5 Bobtail Cat Breeds With Endearingly Stubby Tails

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Imagine a cat that looks like it walked out of a wilderness survival show, yet purrs when you scratch behind its ears. That’s the bobtail cat, a feline with a tail that’s just a nub compared to the swishy standard most cats sport.

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