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Car Buffs Should Be Able to Name These Hood Ornaments From the '40s, '50s and '60s. Can You?

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While they may appear simple, automotive hood ornaments have undergone as many changes as the engines and tech used to power these vehicles over the past century. See how many of these mid-20th-century designs you can name!

10 Really Smart People Who Did Really Dumb Things

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Having a Ph.D., four stars on your general's uniform or a seat in the Oval Office won't necessarily stop you from doing things that make others want to whack you on the head with a "how could you?" Here are 10 who should've thought twice.

Will the Real Brachiosaurus Please Stand Up?

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Brachiosaurus has been portrayed in popular culture many times, but the representations of this mysterious dinosaur are largely based on another massive dino called Giraffatitan brancai.

P.T. Barnum Begins Career as Showman

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Most of us know P.T. Barnum because of the circus, but he was actually an important figure in American history. Learn how P.T. Barnum went from small-time entrepreneur to master showman and founder of the "Greatest Show on Earth."

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)

11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?

The Cerebellum Is the Body's Little Brain

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The cerebellum controls voluntary movements like posture, balance, coordination and speech. HowStuffWorks looks at this amazing part of the brain.

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.

What Was Really Behind Agatha Christie's Mysterious Disappearance?

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In 1926, famed crime novelist Agatha Christie went missing for 11 days under very strange circumstances. Even today, questions linger about why she did it.

Matriarchy: What Does a Society Run by Women Look Like?

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A society run by women doesn't have to be the mirror opposite of one run by men. Learn about a society run by women in this article from HowStuffWorks.

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