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10 Most Infamous Stains in History
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Spills are a daily occurrence, but some leave an indelible mark on history. Here are 10 spots that no amount of cleaner can ever wash away from the public record.
Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?
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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.
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.
Kennedy-Johnson Era
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The Kennedy-Johnson era is an important aspect of modern American history. Learn more about the Kennedy-Johnson era at HowStuffWorks.
Can you live safely among wolves?
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Humans living with wolves can stay safe by respecting wolf territory. Learn how some experts are living with wolves to study and save these animals.
African Animal Pictures
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Many kinds of animals are native only to Africa. Check out these African animal pictures at HowStuffWorks.
T-62 Main Battle Tank
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The T-62 Main Battle Tank was the second generation of Soviet MBTs, based on the T-54/T-55. Learn about the T-62 Main Battle Tank at HowStuffWorks.
What Is a Coup D'Etat, and Is the U.S. 'Coup-proof'?
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Experts say the U.S. government is designed so a coup d'état would be highly unlikely ever to occur. But deep political polarization can precipitate one, so does that mean a coup is marginally more possible?
What is the most isolated culture on Earth -- and what can we learn from it?
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The most isolated culture on Earth has managed to avoid the rapid evolution of society and technology. Learn about the most isolated culture.
Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?
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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.