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Which Blue and White Flag Is That? 9 Possibilities

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Flags are powerful symbols, representing the identity, history and values of nations. Among the most striking are those featuring an iconic blue and white flag design, a combination often associated with peace, freedom and unity.

Where to Find the Best Christmas Markets in Europe

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Several Christmas markets in large cities will bring about a sense of wonder this holiday season. However, if you're in the mood to step into a true winter wonderland, maybe plan to visit one of the many smaller markets in Europe for a quieter, peaceful slice of joy.

Haunted Houses in Connecticut with the Darkest Histories

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Discover the most haunted houses in Connecticut, where eerie ghost stories, paranormal activity, and chilling history make these locations truly terrifying.

LSD Is Making a Comeback in Very Small Doses

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Is microdosing LSD just a fad or is it time to take a comprehensive look at its potential benefits? Find out what experts think at HowStuffWorks.

Why Americans Are So Crazy About Their Flag

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The United States flag fetish can seem surprising, confusing or even just quaint to outsiders. Where does it come from?

African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say

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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?

Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open

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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.

5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong

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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.

Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?

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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?

Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?

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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

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