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Did Jackie Robinson Really Break Baseball's Color Barrier?

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Jackie Robinson is rightfully lauded for breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947. But there were many unsung players who paved the way.

When did humans start smoking, anyway?

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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.

The Most Common Powerball Numbers Don't Improve Your Odds

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The latest technology has often improved daily life, making many problems faster and easier to solve. For example, you may have built your own Batcave-like command center with multiple monitors, each equipped with a customized browser to view each day's weather broadcast, news and work emails.

Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology

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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Cocktails and Bartending

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Whether you're into craft cocktails, or just like Jack and Coke, you're sure to be stimulated by our list of facts.

Who Named Planet Earth?

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All of the planets in the solar system are named for Greek gods, except Earth. So where did the name come from?

Can You Get Lice in Your Beard?

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HowStuffWorks looks at exactly what lice are and how to get them out of your beard.

Did Johnny Appleseed Really Plant Apples all Over America?

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Johnny Appleseed is a staple of American folklore. Learn if johnny Appleseed really planted apples all over America at HowStuffWorks.

Did the Spanish Flu pandemic really start in Spain?

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More people died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic than during World War I. Learn if Spain was to blame for the Spanish Flu at HowStuffWorks.

Who Made the First Animated Movie?

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The history of animated movies is rich and fascinating. Learn about the creators of the first animated movie at HowStuffWorks.

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