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Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?

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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.

Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America

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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.

Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

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'Your call is very important to us...' Uh, really? Then why are you still on hold? HowStuffWorks looks at the art and science of being put on hold.

The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma

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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.

Is the breast best for multiples?

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Is the breast best for you? Learn about the pros and cons of breastfeeding at Discovery Health.

The Cerebellum Is the Body's Little Brain

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The cerebellum controls voluntary movements like posture, balance, coordination and speech. HowStuffWorks looks at this amazing part of the brain.

Closing Your Bedroom Door at Night Could Save Your Life

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The 'Close Before You Doze' campaign is on a mission to get you to sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Why? Fire safety.

Can You Pass a 1980s Trivia Quiz?

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The '80s were an incredibly eventful decade of the 20th century. From wars to political standoffs to wacky cultural changes, the '80s had it all. Can you pass muster against our tough '80s quiz?

How much do you know about "Duck Dynasty?"

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You'll be "happy, happy, happy" after testing your knowledge on the wild life of the Robertson clan. Let's see if you can hit the bullseye on this quiz, Jack!

Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?

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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?

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