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Meet the World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge
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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is 34 miles (55 kilometers) long and connects the territories of Hong Kong and Macao to mainland China for the first time.
Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon of grey seals clapping underwater and asks why they do it.
Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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Do you know where Burning Man is held or where Napoleon used to party? Can you name that colorful village that clings to a cliff on the Amalfi coast? Do you know what the "Times Square" of Asia is called? See if you can name these places by looking at a picture.
How Jamaican Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Jamaica? Read about Jamaican traditions at HowStuffWorks.
10 Most Short-lived Countries
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It takes more than endless optimism to make your new country's independence stick. Learn about the 10 most short-lived countries at HowStuffWorks.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?
Kitchen Decorating Ideas
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Instead of remodeling, use these unique kitchen decorating ideas and layouts to give your kitchen a new look.
How Does a VPN Work?
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Virtual private networks (or VPNs) give people a way to secure their communications using internet pathways. Find out how remote users can use VPNs.
Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?