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The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?

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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?

The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes

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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.

Is It a Dog? A Raccoon? No, It's a Raccoon Dog!

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Technically they're called tanuki, but they may as well be called raccoon dogs because that's what they look like. How much do they share with the dogs we love?

Crafty Wartime Spies Put Codes Right Into Their Knitting

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Knitting socks and hats for 'our troops' was a time-honored tradition during wartime. But spies found a way to use that innocent pastime to transmit vital information.

How Long Does the Once-dimming Star Betelgeuse Have Left?

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Star-gazers gasped when they saw how much Betelgeuse dimmed in 2019 and the reason wasn't clear. Even though it's back up to full strength, how long will it be before it explodes? We haven't seen a supernova in over 400 years.

How Hitler's Blitzkrieg Tactic Shocked the Allies in WWII

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The Blitzkrieg shocked the world: How could an army defeat its enemy so quickly and no one could counter it? Luckily the Allies cracked the code.

Why Is Populism So Popular Again?

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Populism is a political philosophy that divides society by splitting it into two opposing factions: the people and the elite. So who benefits from that?

Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?

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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.

Try These 5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life This Year

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A new year is always a good time to set new goals. We've come up with five healthy changes that have been scientifically shown to improve your well-being.

How to Get the Gig as a Super Bowl Official

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Only the best of the best make it to the Super Bowl. And that includes the NFL officials. HowStuffWorks looks at what it takes to ref the Big Game.

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