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8 Pieces of Royal Regalia You'll See at King Charles' Coronation
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No doubt the coronation of King Charles III will be full of pomp and circumstance. But it also will include priceless pieces of the royal crown jewels.
The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well
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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"
How Aphrodisiacs Work
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Most of us have heard the talk about oysters and chocolate, and maybe you've read an article about the stimulating effects of ginseng. But garlic, licorice and cucumber? Learn about the history of aphrodisiacs and whether they've been proven to be effective.
10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics
Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.
How Genghis Khan Worked
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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.
10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes
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Crop circles. Alien autopsies. Time travelers. These are just some of the paranormal phenomena that people have believed in but were later found to be hoaxes. Often, even when someone admitted to making it up, that didn't stop the true believers.
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.
Ultimate Guide to the Lombardy Wine Region
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The Lombardy wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Lombardy wine region at HowStuffWorks.
Ultimate Guide to the Savoie Wine Region
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The Savoie wine region is among France's best. Learn all about the Savoie wine region at HowStuffWorks.
Who was Marco Polo?
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Marco Polo was an 11th-century Italian explorer responsible for bringing information about China to Europe. Read about Marco Polo and his biography.