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Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

10 Wacky Birthday Superstitions

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Make a wish as you blow out your birthday candles, and it might just come true. Learn 10 more wacky birthday superstitions at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Pass This Difficult Cat Breed Identification Quiz?

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Are you well-versed in felinology, the study of cats? Do you think that you have what it takes to be the best in this pedigree of a quiz? Then get ready to put your knowledge of cat breeds to the ultimate test right now with this challenging quiz!

Can You Identify These 40 Countries By Their Flags?

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It's kind of crazy that national flags carry so much importance and symbolism in one single design. When it comes to the flags of the world, will you take the checkered flag or end up waving a white one? Find out by taking our quiz!

Who Invented Chess?

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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.

The Thirty Years' War Quiz

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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.

Christmas Tree Pictures

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Is decorating a Christmas tree part of your annual holiday traditions? See pictures of beautiful Christmas trees in this image gallery.

4 Times Politicians Have Gotten in Physical Fights

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When have politicians gotten in physical fights? Learn more about politicians in physical fights in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

Donskoy Cat, Don Sphynx, Russian Hairless: All the Same

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With its elf-like appearance and often completely hairless bodies, the Donskoy cat is one of the most distinctive cat breeds in the world.

Tiger vs. Bear: Which Apex Predator Wins in a Fight?

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In a hypothetical showdown — tiger vs. bear — which animal would win? Both are apex predators, equipped with sharp teeth, powerful claws, and a will to survive.

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