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Remember Your School Supplies From the '50s?
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Push pins, steel pins, thumb tacks, paste sticks ... The 1950s produced school supplies that either stuck to things or stuck you back if you weren't careful. This quiz will inspire you to call up coveted school supplies from the past. How many can you correctly ID? Get ready to figure out some cool school stuff!
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
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!
What Was the Very First Toothbrush?
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The first recognizable toothbrush arose in the 15th century. Read a short history of the humble toothbrush at HowStuffWorks Now.
10 of the Worst Decisions Ever Made
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Some decisions are so bad that history can't forget them. Read about 10 of the worst decisions ever made.
If a Woman Has Two Wombs, Can She Get Pregnant in Both?
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In December 2006, three babies were born from two separate wombs -- inside the same woman.
Ancient Pisco Is Enjoying a Modern-day Renaissance
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A South American brandy, Pisco is experiencing an American renaissance after centuries of popularity - and disputed history - in Peru and Chile.
What is the Longest Book in the World?
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The longest book in the world can be determined by word count, page number, or character count (letters, not personalities).
How Jukeboxes Work
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Jukeboxes are a colorful slice of Americana that brought on-demand music to the masses. Take a look inside a jukebox and find out how jukeboxes work.
How Forensic Accounting Works
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Forensic accounting involves investigating crimes within the field of finance. Learn why forensic accounting is important to government and big business.