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Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?

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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.

What Should You Do If There's an Active Shooter in the Office?

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HowStuffWorks looks at what you should do if you encounter an active shooter in your office.

7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus

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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?

8 Everyday Items Originally Invented for People With Disabilities

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Many items enjoyed by people of all abilities were originally designed to help people with disabilities. Here are some inventions you may use every day that were originally for the disabled community.

Rivian Aims to Change the EV Industry One Pickup at a Time

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Automaker Rivian has the potential to disrupt the EV market like no company has since Tesla. But can it dethrone Elon Musk's car company as the dominant maker of EVs?

Can You Pass a Police Entrance Exam?

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Have you dreamed of a career in law enforcement? The Police Officer Selection Test (POST) focuses mainly on basic skills. Test yourself to see if you can pass this sample police entrance exam.

5th-Grade General Knowledge Quiz

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Were you a whiz kid at school? How much do you remember from your days in 5th grade? Test your knowledge of 5th grade facts with this simple math, science, English, and history quiz!

How do stock options work?

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Stock options are offerred by employers as incentives to employees. Find out why stock options are so sought after by workers.

Why would circumcision decrease a man's risk of contracting AIDS?

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The results of three recent studies show that an uncircumcised man is twice as likely to contract AIDS from an infected woman as is a circumcised one.

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