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10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.
10 Things That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago That We Now Can't Live Without
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Time flies in the age of the internet. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 things that weren't around just 10 years ago.
Does President Trump Really Have a Nuclear Button?
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With threats and braggadocio flying between Donald Trump and Kim Jung Un, HowStuffWorks looks at the reality behind the so-called 'nuclear button.'
The Misunderstood Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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HowStuffWorks looks at Martin Luther King's legacy and how his approval ratings changed over the decades.
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
Ernest Withers: Iconic Civil Rights Photographer — and FBI Informant?
Why did famed photographer Ernest Withers betray the civil rights movement he so lovingly documented?
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Petrified Wood: A Journey From Tree to Stone
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Petrified wood can be found all over the world, but how is it created?
How Matcha Went From Ancient Ceremonial Tea to Health Drink Du Jour
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Matcha tea has roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese tea ceremonies. So how did this ancient tea end up on the menus of hip tea houses and Dunkin' Donuts?
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?