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How Odometers Work
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Mechanical odometers have been counting the miles for centuries. Although they are a dying breed, they are incredibly cool inside. Learn how this simple device tracks distance and find out about digital odometers.
The 1897 Cow Abduction Hoax
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In 1897 Alexander Hamilton reported a cow abduction by a UFO that appeared at his farm in Kansas. How did he fool people for half a century, and even get the made-up story in the newspaper?
Test Your Knowledge of British Geography!
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Across the pond sits an island that is the hub of what is known as the United Kingdom. A world power for centuries, this land is well known for many things. But how well do you know the land of the British?
How Well Do You Know Ballet Terminology?
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Ballet is an incredible art form that's evolved over the centuries. As such, it is loaded with esoteric (and usually French) terms that befuddle bystanders. Do you really know your ballet terminology?
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.
Why North Sentinel Island Is Off-limits to All Visitors
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For centuries, colonizers, missionaries and anthropologists have attempted to make contact with the residents of North Sentinel Island. But outsiders have learned the hard way that, even today, the Sentinelese just want to be left alone.
Snallygaster: The Gruesome Cryptid With a Silly Name
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The Snallygaster is a bizarre and downright terrifying cryptid said to haunt the skies of Maryland. Described as a winged creature with half bird features and half reptile characteristics, this beast has been part of local folklore for centuries.
Origins of Islam: A Religious History
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The origins of Islam trace back to the early seventh century on the Arabian Peninsula. Islam began in the city of Mecca, where a man named Muhammad, a successful merchant from a powerful tribe, received a divine revelation.
The Second Coming Has Been 'Imminent' for 2,000 Years
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Many Christians believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth to judge and rule it; they refer to it as the Second Coming. For centuries people have hoped it would happen in their lifetimes. So when - if ever - will it take place?
How Stethoscopes Work
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Stethoscopes started as a way for 19th-century doctors to put some distance between themselves and grubby patients. Today though, this simple listening tool is one of the best ways to diagnose a range of problems.