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Mennonite vs. Amish Communities, Values and Beliefs

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The Mennonite vs. Amish distinction is difficult to pinpoint for most outsiders since they both represent some of the most conservative groups in the modern world. Although closely related in traditional dress and customs, there are several notable differences once you dig a bit deeper.

The Ultimate Vancouver Quiz

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When you think of Canada, you probably think of its two big cities: Montreal and Toronto. Don't forget about Vancouver, which is one of the most beautiful cities you might ever see. Situated at the western edge of Canada, Vancouver has a distinctly West Coast feel to it. Its many attractions include the orchestra, the comedy festival, and the aquarium. Take our quiz to learn more about Canada's "other" city -- Vancouver!

The Most Common Powerball Numbers Don't Improve Your Odds

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The latest technology has often improved daily life, making many problems faster and easier to solve. For example, you may have built your own Batcave-like command center with multiple monitors, each equipped with a customized browser to view each day's weather broadcast, news and work emails.

The Ridiculous Reason Most Women's Clothes Don't Have Real Pockets

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Stuff Mom Never Told You finds out why women's clothes have no real pockets. Would you believe it was originally a way to keep the ladies powerless?

Wine Glasses Have Doubled in Size Since the '90s

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A new study compares wine glass sizes from the last 300 years and the increase is shocking. Find out how much they've grown from HowStuffWorks.

Sex Abuse in Catholic Church Blamed on Money, Power Dynamics

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know investigates the sex scandal that rocked the Catholic Church. Was is just Catholics, or were they unfair targets?

50 Years and Counting: 'Star Trek' Writers Explain Its Serious Staying Power

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"Star Trek" is celebrating its 50th anniversary. HowStuffWorks Now talks to two of its writers about why it has endured for so long.

Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?

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Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?

Why Teen 'Death Discs' Dominated the Airwaves in the '60s

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The co-hosts of Omnibus look at the short-lived, but lucrative teen pop craze for 'death discs' in the early '60s.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending

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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.

1861 - 1870