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Which Historical Figure Are You?
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Popular historical figures are remembered for a reason; they've left such a mark on the world that we just can't and don't want to forget about them. Which popular figure would you be? Take this quiz to find out!
7 Types of Art to Find in Museums, on the Street and Beyond
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Walk into a museum, sit down to watch "The Nutcracker," glance at a graffiti wall or flip through a graphic novel, and you'll witness the world's many different types of art.
The History of Flight and 10 Bungled Attempts at It
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Ten bungled personal flight attempts over the centuries occurred when people thought they could fly. Learn about ten bungled personal flight attempts.
Ultimate Guide to the Tuscany Wine Region
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The Tuscany wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Tuscany wine region at HowStuffWorks.
15 Largest Cities in Italy, Ranked by Population
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Italy is the birthplace of the Renaissance. It boasts works by legendary artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio. Italy also plays an important role in the United Nations, as one of the founding members of UNICEF (United Nation's Childrens Fund) and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization, which is based in Rome).
How a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fought the Plague
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A lemonade fad in 17th century Paris may have stopped the plague from spreading and the death toll from rising. HowStuffWorks looks at the connection.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223
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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?
7 Dazzling Details About the Louvre Pyramid
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The Louvre Pyramid was first received by the world in 1989 as an architectural joke, but 30 years later it's considered one of the world's most iconic design masterpieces.
Dotard, Slumgullion, and Other Gloriously Archaic Insults
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What are some out-of-date insults worth knowing? Learn more about old insults in this HowStuffWorks article.