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How Valentine's Day Works
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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.
Are You a Geography Guru?
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The world is a large and expansive place, with lots to know and discover. But just how much do you know about the lay of the land? Fancy yourself a geography guru? If so, take on our challenge to prove it.
How Amputation Works
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What makes a surgical amputation necessary? This article will answer the questions you may have about how amputation surgery works.
10 Evil Robots Bent on Destroying Humanity
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"Hahaha ... we've come to destroy your world!" Or so it must read in the chapter of the "Evil Robot Handbook" on what to say when you first encounter humans. Here are 10 robots you really don't want to mess with.
Can You Name the Countries Along the Silk Road?
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East met West along the Silk Road, connecting nearly all of Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Europe. From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, how many countries can you name? Grab your globe and take the quiz!
How the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Work
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The Olympic opening ceremony is an emotional and inspiring parade of athletes. Learn about the Olympic opening ceremonies at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match the Famous Piece of Art to Its Movement?
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For artists and art historians, there's one thing to know: Art is in a constant state of flux as movements come and go. See how well you know these movements across time by taking this quiz.
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.