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How Alchemy Paved the Way for Chemistry
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Alchemy may seem like a cousin to witchcraft but in reality it was the forerunner of modern chemistry.
Changing the Guard Is More Than Pomp and Circumstance
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While it's technically a glorified shift change, the British monarchy's Changing the Guard ceremony is steeped in history. HowStuffWorks explains.
Artist Stephen Wiltshire Draws Entire Cities From Memory
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Stephen Wiltshire is a British autistic savant who draws entire cityscapes, in pen, entirely from memory. HowStuffWorks catches up for a conversation.
Delightful Daffodils Are Super Easy to Grow. Here's How
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Requiring little care and upkeep, daffodils are bright, showy perennials that symbolize rebirth and new beginnings.
Dragonflies: Ancient and Aggressive Insect Aviators
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Dragonflies are ancient, fast, powerful and unbelievably aggressive in all their life stages. HowStuffWorks gets to know these fascinating insects.
Can You Ace This Aviation Quiz?
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Thanks to many sky-centric technologies, humans have been flying for centuries, in balloon, planes and aircraft of all kinds. What do you really know about aviation?
90% of People Can't Name These Terrifying Horror Movies. Can You?
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We can all remember that one horror movie scene that terrified us while growing up. See how many of these horror movies you can name from a single image.
7 Foreign TV Shows Americans Love, Even With Subtitles
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Foreign and foreign-language TV shows are making the crossover to American audiences in a huge way. Here are some must-sees.
5 Tips for Solving The New York Times Crossword Puzzle
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Crossword puzzles, whether you do them in pencil or wield a pen and live dangerously, are fun and good for your brain. These tips will help.
Doodle a Yankee: The July 4th Quiz
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It's time to show off your independence! And your patriotic knowledge about the Declaration of Independence, fireworks and hot dogs. Let's hear it for more pomp and less circumstance!