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Not Enough Calories in Human Body to Fully Explain Cannibalism, Study Finds
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Can the calorie count of a human body explain cannibalism? Learn more about nutritional and ritualistic cannibalism in this HowStuffWorks article.
Committed a Super-serious Sin? Head for a Super-confessor!
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Some sins are so grave (or rare) that Catholics have to confess to the pope or a bishop - except this year. HowStuffWorks looks at super-confessors.
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
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Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. HowStuffWorks looks at the reason this month was chosen.
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
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While it often evokes the image of a gray-haired, old gentleman let off the hook because of his age, the intention behind the term 'grandfathered' came from origins far more sinister.
From Slash to Stevie: The Rock Star Name Quiz
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How did Saul Hudson become Slash? And where did the name Meat Loaf come from? Test your knowledge of musical nicknames with this rockin' quiz!
You'll Never Guess Why Thomas Jefferson Raised Geese
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The Founding Father was a prolific writer during his day. He wrote so much, in fact, he required a steady supply of quills.
A Pirate Quiz for Ye Trivia-Lubbers!
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Avast, ye scallywags! Prepare to put yer piratical knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks Quiz.
Come and Get It! A Spicy Barbecue Quiz
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Barbecue season is upon us in all its mouth-watering glory. What's your BBQ IQ? Find out with this quiz.
Bees Stopped Buzzing During the 2017 Solar Eclipse
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A citizen science project during 2017's solar eclipse helped researchers study how bees responded to the eclipse. HowStuffWorks looks at the results.
Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.