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Norway's Ridiculously Short Border Fence
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HowStuffWorks looks at the extremely short, extremely ineffective border fence diving Russia and Norway.
Why Do We Scratch Our Heads When We're Thinking?
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Ever scratch your head when you're frustrated or thinking? HowStuffWorks found out how this tic became the signal for so many social expressions.
Your First Memory Is Probably Fiction
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Is your first memory of lying in a crib? You may want to revisit that. A new large study found that nearly 40 percent of participants had a first memory that was improbably early.
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.
Hey Dad! The Famous Fathers Quiz
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Learn more about these famous fathers, like George W. Bush, Will Smith and Neil Armstrong and their offspring with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Did Medieval People Drink Beer Instead of Water?
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Imagine a mother telling her child to drink beer instead of water. Find out if medieval people really drank beer instead of water at HowStuffWorks.
What's Your Victorian Era Name?
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Queen Victoria's reign was known as the Victorian era. It was full of righting wrongs, moving on up in the world and gaining religious freedoms. It also came with some of the most interesting names which are rarely used today. What's your Victorian era name? This quiz will tell you!
Are You a True Disney Fan?
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We all love a good Disney movie but how much do you really know about the characters and the company? Find out how much of a fan you are with this FAN-tastic Disney quiz!
What Would You Be Famous For?
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Just about anyone can be a celebrity. The real question is how you would get and keep that fame. So what exactly about you would make you famous? Take this quiz to find out!
What Character From "Goodfellas" Are You?
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You're a wise guy and an overall good fella. You've earned the respect of the mob boss, and you're moving up the chain. The question is, which character in this gangster classic are you?