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Meghan Markle Is Not the First British Royal With African Heritage

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Although there's been a lot of talk about Meghan Markle being the first mixed race person to marry into the British royal family, historians say that's not really true.

Why Is Amazon Not Considered a Monopoly?

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The online company has its fingers in just about every retail enterprise. HowStuffWorks explains why Amazon is still not a monopoly.

Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization

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HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.

Ringling Bros. Retiring Elephants Early. PETA Still Not Smiling

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All 11 of the circus's touring elephants are headed for a Florida retirement in May. Learn more about Ringling's elephants at HowStuffWorks Now.

Composing in Code: Musician-Programmers Are Changing the Way Music Is Made

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Musicians are often drawn to programming. Learn how the two disciplines are joining up to push musical boundaries at HowStuffWorks Now.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Doughnuts

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Homer Simpson's favorite snack was once called 'oily cakes.' Find out more about this and other fun facts on doughnuts.

Ridiculous History: Ford GT40 Was Created Out of Spite to Beat Ferrari

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The Ford GT40 was built to spite Ferrari, ultimately dominating endurance racing. Now Hollywood and HowStuffWorks are telling the true story.

Want to Be a Manlier Man? Use These Tips From Walt Whitman

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Walt Whitman once moonlighted as a men's health writer, and his columns have now been published as a book. Learn why at HowStuffWorks .

Ridiculous History: When the Puritans Said 'Bah Humbug' to Christmas in America

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Christmas in America wasn't always observed with great fanfare - its pagan roots were loathed by many settlers. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.

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