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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.

Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.

Early Studebaker trucks found success immediately in models like the Erskine and Flanders delivery car. Learn more about early Studebaker trucks.

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Petfinder.com, the largest pet Web site on the Internet, is working to connect homeless animals with the people who want them. Learn about Petfinder.

K-9 cops can sniff out drugs, bombs and suspects that would leave human cops ransacking entire cities. Learn all about the K-9 police force.

Film festivals are held around the world for a variety of movies and audiences. Learn about how film festivals work.

Backgammon is a board game using dice to determine the movement of the pieces. Learn how the game of backgammon works at HowStuffWorks.

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Ivy League school admissions are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about Ivy League school admissions.

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