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The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?
How Pacifism Works
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Pacifism doesn't always mean complete opposition to violence. Learn how peace and war factor into the philosophy of pacifism at HowStuffWorks.
How Mermaids Work
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She's a Disney princess, a Starbucks Coffee logo and a metaphor for transformation. Occasionally, she's even "photographed." Why are humans so fascinated with these creatures?
T-62 Main Battle Tank
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The T-62 Main Battle Tank was the second generation of Soviet MBTs, based on the T-54/T-55. Learn about the T-62 Main Battle Tank at HowStuffWorks.
What's a Mezuzah and What's Inside the Case?
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Many Jewish people will affix a mezuzah, a decorative case, to the doorframe of their houses. What's the significance of this?
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25
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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.
Before Christianity, Judaism and Islam, There Was Zoroastrianism
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It's the oldest (and probably most obscure) monotheistic religion. So, how did it influence so many of the better-known ones? And will Zoroastrianism survive?
10 Best Animals to Keep as Pets
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Domesticated animals once served practical purposes, but now we determine the best animals to keep as pets based on how well they fit our individual lifestyles.
Top 10 Traditional Holiday Decor Items (and Where they Came From)
Holidays are the time of giving, receiving and decorating. Find out the top 10 holiday decor items and where the originated from with this article from HowStuffWorks.com.