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10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
How Australian Traditions Work
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Many Australian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Australian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
10 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview
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What are the absolute worst things you can do when interviewing for a job? Read about 10 ways to ruin a job interview at HowStuffWorks.
10 Inventions by Thomas Edison (That You've Never Heard Of)
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It's common knowledge that Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb and the phonograph, but did you know he also developed concrete furniture and a phone to communicate with the dead?
Can You ID These '70s Movies?
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The '70s might have been the best decade ever for big movies. From killer sharks to galaxies far, far away to '50s nostalgia, cinema had everything. How much do you remember about the years that saw the birth of the blockbuster?
Can You Identify These Harry Potter Characters If We Remove Their Eyebrows?
Think you'd recognize your fave Harry Potter characters anywhere? What if we took away their eyebrows? Yeah, not so easy now! Take our quiz to see if you're the Harry Potter expert you think you are, then challenge your Potterhead friends to do the same!
Can You Identify the Canadian Winter Holiday Destinations From an Image?
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The Great White North is the best place in the entire world for keeping the holiday season jolly and bright, especially during First Light! Strap on your snowshoes because things are about to get festive!
Can You Identify These Night-Blooming Flowers?
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There are countless flowers that emerge in the morning to meet the sun, but you may be surprised to learn just how many species reach peak bloom long after the sun has set. Take our quiz to see how many of these night-bloomers you can name!
10 Classic Hollywood Cliches Still Used Today
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Ever notice how certain movie tropes pop up repeatedly? Here are 10 classic Hollywood clichés still used today from HowStuffWorks.