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How eBay Works
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Where can a person get $28,000 for a partially eaten grilled cheese sandwich that may or may not contain the image of the Virgin Mary? On eBay, of course. Find out all about the largest auction site in the world.
Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
There Are Thousands of Sci-Fi Movies — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!
Do you crave the adventure of a galaxy far, far away? Do you fear the aliens with names you can't say? Do you want to go on a trek through the stars today? If you consider yourself a true sci-fi fan, it's time to boldly go where no one has gone before right into this quiz!
How the Euro Works
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As of January 1, 2002, the euro is the official monetary unit of 12 nations. Find out all about the euro, who's using it and the widespread effects of having a single European currency.
The Destiny Lore Quiz
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In a battle of Light versus Darkness, the last vestiges of humanity against sinister and terrifying forces from all corners of the galaxy, how much of the lore of Destiny do you know? Head to the Last City and take the quiz!
Was the Cullinan Diamond a Royal Gift or Stolen Gem?
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It was the world's largest diamond when mined and today it's cut into nine gems that are all part of the British Crown Jewels. But since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, questions have emerged about its imperialist history.
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess the Movie Based on Its Tagline?
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Grabbing an audience's attention with a few words on a poster is an art! Sometimes, a great slogan can make more of an impact than the film itself. We challenge you to name these movies based on their taglines.
Beyond the Oats Box: 9 Facts About Quakers
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The most famous Quaker (the one on the oats box) is not even a real person. This religious group has had much success in a sweeter area of food: chocolate!