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When did humans start smoking, anyway?
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When did humans start smoking? With today's technology, we know the answer. Take a look at when humans started smoking at Discovery Fit and Health.
Lost Civilization in Grand Canyon Was, Wait, Egyptian?
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether a lost civilization of Egyptian lived in the Grand Canyon. Did Egyptians live in the Grand Canyon?
The Average Height for Men Varies Widely Around the World
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How tall is the average guy? It’s a question that bridges human biology, geography and public health.
Black Hair Care Made Madam C.J. Walker America's First Self-made Female Millionaire
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Madam C.J. Walker made her mark helping Black women feel pretty. And beauty products made her the first self-made female millionaire in the U.S.
Is the Chicken Snake a Friend or Foe to Farmers?
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A chicken snake is a type of snake known for raiding chicken coops to eat eggs, birds and small mammals, such as rats and mice. This behavior makes these reptiles both a friend and a foe to farmers.
Scientists Call for a Global Germ Bank
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Researchers are calling for a new "Noah's Ark" to store microbes that might one day be valuable.
How Colombian Traditions Work
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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Seal Quiz
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There are many different kinds of seals, each with a different size, shape, color and behavior. Some seals are smarter than others, some seals diver deeper than others, some like warm water and some like the icy waters of the poles. Take this quiz to learn more about seals.
Which Red Flag With a Yellow Star Is That?
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Flags are powerful symbols that communicate a nation’s identity, values, and even political history. Today, we're looking at flags that feature a bold red background with bright yellow stars. A quick image search for "red flag with yellow star" will give you a few different results, so we'll look at the most common examples and the countries they represent.
Major Rivers Trivia Quiz
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Whether or not you get these questions right, "old man river keeps rolling along!" Do you know as much as you think you do about the world's biggest rivers? Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you do!