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Who Invented the Sandwich?
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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.
COVID-19 or Not, Many Port Cities Want to Ban Cruise Ships
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Cities across the globe are banning or limiting cruise ship traffic, while critics are challenging the resulting loss of revenue. Why do cities want them gone and is there a way to make everyone happy?
Mimetoliths: The Faces We See in Rock Formations
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Erosion and weather can combine to make rock formations look like all kinds of things, from human faces to animals. They're called mimetoliths and we've taken a look at four of the most famous.
7 Pieces of Art That Shook Up the World
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Can a piece of art be so significant that it changes the way the world sees art itself? Clearly, the answer is yes.
Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp
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For the Polish military officers allowed to participate, the games were a celebration of humanity during a time of death and destruction. But these games demonstrate - to this day - the awesome healing power of sports.
4 Wild Ways Scientists Have Innovated With CRISPR
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CRISPR is the genius behind innovations that seemed impossible a decade ago. Could you grow tomatoes with the kick of hot sauce or ferment wine that doesn't cause a hangover? That's just two of the things scientists are looking into.
How Soccer Powerhouse FC Barcelona Became a Symbol of Catalan Pride
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HowStuffWorks looks at FC Barcelona, whose motto 'More than a club' symbolizes its allegiance to the Catalan cause.
Hotel Security Experts Warn About Learning the Wrong Lessons in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting
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The Las Vegas music festival massacre has made Americans think more about hotel security. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about what should be done.
Surrender Your Quarters: The Classic Arcade Games Quiz
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Arcade games were claiming millions of dollars in quarters long before the first home video game systems showed up on store shelves. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about these classic arcade games!
Not Just Rocks: The Geology Quiz
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Geologists study the processes and substances that form Earth. Most of those processes happen over millions of years, but this quiz only takes a few minutes! Find out how rock solid your knowledge of geology is.