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Are You Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle?
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We know you're smart. We know you're deep. We know you're lost in thought, but do you think more like Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle? Hmmmm?
What's the oldest joke?
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Even the Ancient Egyptians told jokes in hieroglyphs. Learn what the oldest joke is at HowStuffWorks.
22 Old Anime Series and Movies That Set a High Bar
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"Old" is a relative term; not everything millennials and previous generations hold sacred should be considered ancient just yet.
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?
Brutus: The Man Behind Caesar's Assassination
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Marcus Junius Brutus, torn between loyalty to Julius Caesar and the Roman Republic, played a pivotal role in the infamous assassination that changed history.
Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?
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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.
How England Broke off From Mainland Europe 450,000 Years Ago
What geological forces separated England from Europe? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Stained Glass Works
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Stained glass is an ancient art form dating back to the Egyptians. Learn how stained glass came about, how it's made and what it's used for.
The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
Can You Guess How Much These Famous Paintings Sold For?
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Were you an art history major, a frequent museum visitor or a lover of famous paintings? Maybe you have a crazy ability to appraise art! Do you think you can guess how much these famous paintings sold for? Find out with this quiz!