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Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" Quiz
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu, also simply called, "The Sun Tzu" is a classic ancient text on military strategy. Even if you've never been strapped in armor, how much do you know about these tried-and-true techniques?
How Medically Assisted Suicide Works
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Medically assisted suicide is a polarizing topic. Let's look at the pros and cons of this very difficult issue at HowStuffWorks.
The British Shorthair Is a Round-faced 'Teddy Bear Cat'
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British shorthairs have colorful eyes, dense fur and a rotund appearance. Some folks call them 'Teddy bear cats.' HowStuffWorks gets to know them.
Can You Identify the World Capital When Only Shown One Photo of It? Most Fail!
The Eiffel Tower not only represents Paris, but the symbol of the country globally. A symbol which embodies the city of love and a country that not only produces fragrant cheeses but also performed the world's first artificial heart transplant and face transplant. But you already know that! So see how many other world capitals you can recognize!
When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25
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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
Was there a real Robin Hood?
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Was there a real Robin Hood? Read about the history of Robin Hood and whether or not he was a real person.
Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family
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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?
The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.
How Animal Domestication Works
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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.