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The Longest Home Runs Ever Hit
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Ranking the longest home runs ever hit is trickier than you might expect. Technology simplifies today's measurements, but it was a different story before 2015.
Greatest Moments in Flight
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Flight pictures show photos from aviation history. Take a look at pictures of the most important aircraft in history.
What Did Abraham Lincoln Invent?
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Well before becoming the 16th president of the United States, the young Abraham Lincoln was known for his interest in engineering and mechanics. What patent does Lincoln hold, and was his invention ever made?
Are decisions made in groups better than decisions made alone?
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Decisions made in groups can often be done alone or in small numbers. Learn about decisions made in groups in this article.
Who Made the First Cake?
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Are you wondering who made the first cake? Check out this article on who made the first cake plus cake history and more.
Korea's Haenyeo Female Freedivers Brave Freezing Waters and a Changing Culture
Who are Korea's haenyeo female free divers? Learn more about this fading traditional fishing method in this HowStuffWorks article.
5 Smooth Things You Didn't Know About Peanut Butter
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Why was a peanut butter sandwich originally a high-class meal? Do Americans prefer crunchy or smooth? Find out these and other tasty peanut butter facts.
Did Prince Amleth the Viking of 'The Northman' Actually Exist?
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Brought to life on the screen by Alexander Skarsgård, the story of Amleth the Viking was the inspiration for Shakespeare's "Hamlet." But who was Prince Amleth?
Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.
Did Henry Ford invent the car?
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There's perhaps no single person more associated with the automobile than Henry Ford. But did Henry Ford actually invent the car? Find out.