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How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic
Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.
Can You Finish These English Proverbs?
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Proverbs tend to be short, catchy sayings that hold within them some small nugget of truth or wisdom. Test your knowledge of these often cliched, though sometimes useful, phrases!
Inside LA's Forest Lawn, Where the Biggest Celebrities Rest in Peace
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Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in LA is much more than a cemetery for the famous. It also boasts gardens, churches, a huge mausoleum and an art museum.
Medical Schools Have Come a Long Way From Grave Robbing to Get Cadavers
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Doctors need to cut open dead bodies to learn anatomy, but where do they get them?
666 Meaning: Angel Number or the Devil's Digits?
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The numbers 666 are a favorite of horror movies dealing with the occult. But where did they come from, and what or whom do they really refer to?
How Flamethrowers Work
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When humans discovered fire, they learned to cook their food in a controlled environment. What came next? Flamethrowers, of course. What do flamethrowers have in common with their living counterpart -- fire breathers?
Ford SVT: Special Vehicle Team
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Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) created and marketed high-performance vehicles, such as the Mustang SVT Cobra. Learn more about Ford's SVT group.
Types of Iris Flowers and How to Grow Them
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There are nearly 300 types of iris flowers that draw fascination from gardeners around the world. Learn how to welcome this rainbow of color into your garden!
How Steam Shovels Work
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Antique steam shovels can still be found rusting away at old mining sites or painstakingly restored and on display in museums the world over. How much do you know about these mammoth-sized digging tools?
Cherry: A Chopper Profile
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The Cherry Chopper is a custom motorcycle with a stepped seat and straight pipes. See photos and specifications for this Harley-powered chopper.