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Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All
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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.
Turkish Coffee Is Steeped in Tradition — And Easy to Make
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Since its introduction in 15th-century Yemen, Turkish coffee has been a cultural touchstone in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and north Africa.
Does shaving your armpits reduce sweating?
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Does shaving your armpits reduce sweating? Ignore the hype and look at the science, at HowStuffWorks.
How Wheat Works
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Ten-tier wedding cakes, bagels slathered with cream cheese and slim, crusty baguettes -- we owe them all to wheat. What's the story behind this ancient, ubiquitous food crop?
5 Things to Know About Thin Skin
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Bruise easily? You may have thin skin â€" a common problem associated with aging. Learn what causes thin skin and how to prevent it.
How Embalming Works
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You may know that the ancient Egyptians used embalming in mummification. But they weren't the first to embalm their dead, nor were they the last. In fact, it's still being done today.
10 Real Events That Sound Just Like Horror Movies
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Real-life events are sometimes just as scary as horror films. Learn about 10 true horrors at HowStuffWorks.
How Nostalgia Works
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Nostalgia, contrary to centuries of common knowledge, appears to be a good thing. A really good thing.
The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.