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Beyond Arsenic: 6 Weird Poisons Used Throughout History

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What various ways have people poisoned each other through history? Learn more about alternative poisons in this HowStuffWorks article.

6 Largest Empires in History

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You've probably heard of the Russian, the Mongol, the Roman, the British and a few other empires. Until pretty recently, they were all over the place (literally). So, what were the largest empires in history?

How Many Religions Are There? Which Ones Are Most Influential?

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Religion is as diverse as humanity, with major world religions well-known, yet countless others have existed throughout history.

The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?

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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.

7 Eye-catching Facts About the Bright Star Vega

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Even if you've never looked through a telescope, you've probably seen Vega, one of the brightest stars in our galaxy. In fact, thousands of years ago, Vega was our North Pole star, and will be again in the future.

Molasses: The Sticky Story of a Dark and Syrupy Sweetener

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The wonderfully thick, dark syrup called molasses has been used in cooking for centuries and is still prized around the world today for its smokey sweetness.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Fried Chicken

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HowStuffWorks looks at the history and lore of Southern fried chicken and the role of Col. Sanders and KFC in spreading it worldwide.

Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them

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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.

Are There Medical Reasons to Get a Tattoo?

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Tattoos used to be taboo. But today nearly one in three people has one. And some people are getting them for reasons other than to decorate their bodies.

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