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How French Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in France? Find out about French traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?
How LifeStraw Works
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Many of us take clean water for granted, but hundreds of millions of people have no access to it. Luckily, technologies like LifeStraw can help make water safer for individuals and families who desperately need it.
How Has Interracial Marriage Been Treated Around the World?
What's the state of interracial marriage in the United States and around the world? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Grilling History 101: Who Made it Famous and Why?
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Grilling history began the past 100 years. Learn about grilling history, who made grilling famous and why in this article.
Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
The Tallest Dog Breed Originally Hunted Wolves in Ireland
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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but some breeds tower above the rest, in both height and heart. These gentle giants have been companions, protectors and working partners to humans for centuries.
How Shrunken Heads Work
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If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on at HowStuffWorks for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.
How Rosh Hashanah Works
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Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion, celebrating the Jewish New Year and three other important themes.
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.