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Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory

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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.

How the Shar-Pei Got Its Wrinkles

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The Shar-Pei is one of the most unusual-looking dogs around and has a fascinating history. HowStuffWorks checks out this wrinkly canine.

Ghana's Fantasy Coffins Are to Die For

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Ghanaian tradition of burying the dead in fantasy coffins, vibrant works of art made by skillful master carpenters.

How the Ancient Land Blob Gondwana Became Today's Continents

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Gondwana was a humongous landmass that persisted for 300 million years before it began to break up, forming all the continents in the modern Southern Hemisphere.

Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits

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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.

What Do Reindeer Do When They're Not Pulling Santa's Sleigh?

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at reindeer, those super flying sleigh pullers of Christmas Eve.

How Websites Use 'Dark Patterns' to Trick You Online

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Ever found yourself signed up for a newsletter or paying for travel insurance you didn't want? It's no accident. We find out how dark patterns work.

Does alcohol affect creativity?

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Just how linked are creative genius and a good cocktail? Find out if alcohol affects creativity at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Match the Country to the Language Spoken There?

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Hola! Shalom! Nǐ hǎo! Hello! Can you tell us which language belongs with which country, or will you be stuck saying bonjour in India?

5 Tips for Solving The New York Times Crossword Puzzle

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Crossword puzzles, whether you do them in pencil or wield a pen and live dangerously, are fun and good for your brain. These tips will help.

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