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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.
Why does salt prevent food from spoiling?
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Salt has prevented foods from spoiling and kept entire civilizations alive as a result. Learn how salt preserves food at HowStuffWorks.
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.
Who Ya Gonna Call? The Dogs of R.A.T.S.
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In rat-infested New York City, the dogs of R.A.T.S. are working to rid the city of its burgeoning rat problem. HowStuffWorks goes along for the ride.
Take a Stab at Our American Gangsters Quiz
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America's historic gangsters continue to inspire fascination - along with some darn good movies. Learn more by taking our American gangsters quiz.