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The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes

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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.

Marzipan Is the Sweet Almond Treat You Need This Holiday

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Some form of marzipan can be dated back to ancient Egypt. But today this sweet confection is as traditional a holiday treat as they get.

Can You Match These World Famous Soccer Players to Their Home Country?

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Athletes come from all corners of the world, but how well are you able to tell which one they are from? If you would like to test your knowledge, you should take this quiz!

The Spanish Civil War Quiz

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As a revolution gripped the country, Spanish citizens took up arms against one another and mercilessly slaughtered their neighbors. How much do you know about the Spanish Civil War?

Who Owns the $17 Billion San Jose Loot?

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Who gets to claim sunken treasure as their own? HowStuffWorks looks at the case of the San Jose.

Against Crazy Odds, Simon Bolivar Liberated Six Countries in South America

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Bolívar was the catalyst and cult of personality behind the 19th-century liberation movement that won independence for six Latin American nations.

The Real Story of Montezuma, the Last of the Aztec Emperors

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You might say there are two Montezumas: the real one who lived and the one who was invented after his death by conquistador Hernán Cortés.

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.

Can You Match Each Surname to Its Country of Origin?

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Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?

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