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Macaroon vs. Macaron: Differentiating Between Sweet Treats
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Macaroons and macarons - they sound similar, but they look quite different. So how did we end up with two popular cookies that sound almost the same?
Is Tomato Catsup the Same as Tomato Ketchup?
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In short, yes. Tomato-based catsup and ketchup are more or less the same condiment. There may be slight recipe variations on the traditional tomato-based version, but the main difference between ketchup and catsup is the alternative spelling of the same word.
About Face: The U.S. Currency Portrait Quiz
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Take our HowStuffWorks quiz to find out whose face graces which bill in U.S. currency, including those little-seen notes.
A Pirate Quiz for Ye Trivia-Lubbers!
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Avast, ye scallywags! Prepare to put yer piratical knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks Quiz.
Why do elbows itch?
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Itchy elbows can be really annoying. Learn what causes your elbows to itch at HowStuffWorks.
Did Medieval People Drink Beer Instead of Water?
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Imagine a mother telling her child to drink beer instead of water. Find out if medieval people really drank beer instead of water at HowStuffWorks.
Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?
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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.
When did humans start smoking, anyway?
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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.
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.
Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology
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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.