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How Flamethrowers Work

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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?

2007 BRICK Award Winner: Jennifer Staple

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2007 BRICK Award winner Jennifer Staple's summer job led to a vision for global change, providing eye care to underserved people throughout the world.

How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?

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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.

The Five Most Collectible Ferraris

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The Five Most Collectible Ferraris lists the most coveted road going Ferraris. Discover which Ferraris make the list, why, and what they look like.

21 Unforgettable Hairstyles

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Hairstyles trends come and go, but some are unforgettable. From the flip to the mullet, revisit these 21 hairstyle trends through the ages.

6 of the World's Greatest Missing Treasures

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It seems impossible to lose something so valuable, but it has been done -- more than once. See our list of the world's greatest missing treasures.

Why is Mesopotamia called the cradle of civilization?

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Mesopotamia was a region in the Middle East from which all of civilization developed. Learn about Mesopotamia and the birth of ancient civilization.

How John Muir Helped Pave the Way for the National Park System

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Muir was personally involved in the creation of Yosemite, Sequoia, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest and Grand Canyon national parks and earned the title of "Father of Our National Park System."

The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon

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The black-haired "demoness" of folklore turns up in many ancient legends, but in the 21st century, Lilith has been recast as a feminist symbol. This is her story.

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