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How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On

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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.

The French History Quiz

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Think you know your Louis XIV from your Louis XVIII, your Mitterrand from your Chirac? Take this French history quiz to find out.

How Well Do You Know the World's Countries?

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The average person's geography skills are notoriously poor, especially when looking beyond one's own region. Test your knowledge of countries on four major continents with our quiz!

Which Places Have a Blue and Yellow Flag? There Are at Least 8

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Blue and yellow flags are common among national and state flags, and the blue and yellow color combinations often symbolize nature.

The Best-selling Beer in America Isn't From the U.S.

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Beer is as much a part of American culture as burgers and baseball. Look at any tailgating party, Sunday cookout, after-work happy hour or marathon recovery tents; you'll see that ice-cold beer has become a ubiquitous social staple. And the best-selling beer in America reflects trends in consumer preferences.

What's a Tall Fashionista to Do?

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Why is it still so hard to find clothes as a tall woman? HowStuffWorks goes shopping to find out.

Dutch Ovens Can Cook Everything From Bread to Brisket, Deliciously

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Is this workhorse of kitchen equipment missing from your arsenal? We'll tell you why you need one.

Why Are Web Addresses in English?

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People around the world have access to the internet, but not everyone speaks English. Learn why web addresses are in English at HowStuffWorks.

From Z to Q: When Letters Become Political Symbols

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Seemingly everywhere in the barrage of photos out of Ukraine is the letter 'Z' - on tanks, T-shirts, signs and buildings. But how did it become a political symbol?

Hekate: The Triple-faceted Goddess of Witchcraft and Ghosts

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Hekate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, the moon, witchcraft, the night, necromancy and ghosts who stood at the crossroads between the worlds of the living and the dead.

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