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Throughout History, Humanity Has Marveled at Solar Eclipses

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Check out this HowStuffWorks article and image gallery to see examples of people in the past watching and experiencing solar eclipses.

Who Would Your Royally Arranged Marriage Have Been to in a Past Life?

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Although commonplace in royal matrimony for generations, arranged marriages are obviously not ideal. Still, if someone else were to pull the strings, how would you fare in life and love?

Test Your Knowledge: German History Quiz

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You might say that this country has had its ups and downs in the past few centuries. How much do you know about German history?

The Biggest Catfish Ever Caught (So Far)

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Catfishing is more than a hobby—it's a quest for record-breaking giants in rivers and lakes, with the biggest catch becoming modern fishing folklore.

Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names

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Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.

Eland Looks Like a Muscular Cow With Thick, Twisted Horns

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The eland is one of the largest antelopes — and one of the most graceful. Known scientifically as Taurotragus oryx, the eland lives in Africa, mostly in eastern and southern Africa.

How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo

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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.

Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed

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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.

What's the most polite country in the world?

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A country's 'politeness' depends in part on how easy it is to make friends there. Learn what country is the most polite in the world at HowStuffWorks.

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