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Landmarks Trivia Quiz: Level 1
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The Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Mt. Everest are three of the most famous landmarks in the world, but can you locate them on a map? Test your world knowledge and see if you can pass Landmarks Trivia 101.
How the Mayan Calendar Works
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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.
How Kryptonite Works
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Learn all about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite.
How Dubstep Works
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How do you tell dubstep from other types of electronic music? Read about dubstep and the signature dubstep wobble at HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented the First Computer?
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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.
How to Succeed at Intermittent Fasting
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HowStuffWorks finds out the best tricks and tips for success at intermittent fasting, as well as the science behind it.
10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank
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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.
Can You Correctly Guess the Locations of These Ancient Civilizations?
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As far back as 5,000 years ago, powerful civilizations rose and fell. Mesopotamia. Ancient Persia. The Incas. While you may recognize these names, do you know where these ancient peoples once resided?
10 Questions in the U.S. Health Care Cost Debate
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Why does health care cost so much? And, why isn't the population any healthier? Learn the biggest U.S. health care cost debates at HowStuffWorks.
Ultimate Guide to the Northland Wine Region
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The Northland wine region is among New Zealand's best. Learn all about the Northland wine region at HowStuffWorks.