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What Is Asphalt Made Of?

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If you think asphalt is what hot tar roads are made of, you'd be wrong. Asphalt is only one ingredient in the recipe that makes up our roads. And it has a very long, very interesting history.

How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers

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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story

The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget

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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.

Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning

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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.

Black Mamba Fact vs. Fiction: Mythical Size and a Kiss of Death

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While the black mamba possesses a lethal bite and formidable hunting skills, the snake's size and speed fall short of its legendary reputation.

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion

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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.

5 Causes of the Great Depression: Could It Happen Again?

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Many of the factors that contributed to the Great Depression still pose economic risks today. HowStuffWorks looks at five of them.

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