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What Was the Very First Toothbrush?

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The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.

Why did circuses have freak shows?

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You'd be hard-pressed to find a circus with a freak show nowadays. Find out why circuses had freak shows at HowStuffWorks.

10 Instances of Medical Quackery Throughout History

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Medical quackery has been a constant through the ages, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. Take a look at 10 outrageous medical quackery examples.

1903-1919 Ford Trucks

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Ford trucks grew from a humble start in 1903 to the creation of an empire with the 1909 Ford Model T. Learn about the early years of Ford trucks.

Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions

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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?

Can You Name the Most Popular Cars of All Time?

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If the auto industry was a high school prom, who do you think would be voted Prom King and Queen? Is the DeLorean the most popular car on the block? The Model T? The Corvette? Take the quiz and see how many of the cool cars you recognize.

14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July

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Which three presidents died on July 4? What's the Horribles Parade? And, should America be celebrating on July 2 instead?

Can You Name These Ugly Cars From the '70s and '80s?

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If you have a weak stomach for bad car design, you might want to look away now. If you're as tough as a Glenfrome Facet, please do proceed and tell us how many of these ugly cars from the '70s and '80s you know from a photo!

1961 Lincoln Continental

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The 1961 Lincoln Continental came about as a last-ditch effort to save Lincoln by increasing profits. Get the full design story on this stunning car.

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