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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.
Was there a real Atlantis?
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Was there a real Atlantis? Read about the search for the lost city of Atlantis and why it has obsessed scientists and historians for centuries.
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!
Balneotherapy Overview
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Balneotherapy, or the therapeutic use of water, is a safe and time-tested treatment. Learn about uses and history of balneotherapy.
How Halloween Works
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Halloween mixes secular and religious elements in a holiday filled with pranks, costumes and games. Learn about the history of Halloween.
15 Types of Gemstones to Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life
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From ancient amulets to modern engagement rings, different types of gemstones have always caught the human eye.
What If There Were No Stars?
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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?
How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death
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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.
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.
How Contact Juggling Works
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Contact juggling is an ancient practice where the ball stays in constant contact with your body. See how contact juggling works.