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What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?
The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
How can I find out if I have unknown relatives?
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Wondering about your unknown relatives or need help wit your family tree? Find out how you can use technology to track down your unknown relatives.
Can Ellis Island help track down your genealogy?
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Many Americans have an ancestor or two who traveled to Ellis Island. Find out if Ellis Island records can help you with genealogy research.
Are there really elephant graveyards?
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The elephant graveyard lends an air of romance and mystery to the mighty animal, but in reality, it's just a myth.
What's the most polite country in the world?
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A country's 'politeness' depends in part on how easy it is to make friends there. Learn what country is the most polite in the world at HowStuffWorks.
What If You Ate Uranium?
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You would probably be pretty freaked out if you ate uranium, right? Well, if you've ever eaten a potato or turnip, you may already have done so. How does your body deal with this radioactive substance?
What's the Difference Between Covalent and Ionic Bonds?
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Covalent bonds form between two similar non-metals. Ionic bonds exist between metals and non-metals. HowStuffWoks explains ionic and covalent bonds.
Could there be a triple rainbow?
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If the legend is true, at the end of every rainbow is a pot of gold. Does that mean if triple rainbows exist, you'll find three pots of gold?
Why are people so superstitious about cats?
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Does your stomach flutter a bit when you cross paths with a black cat? Find out why many people are superstitious about cats at HowStuffWorks.