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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 Stained Glass Works
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Stained glass is an ancient art form dating back to the Egyptians. Learn how stained glass came about, how it's made and what it's used for.
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.
Test Your Vocabulary With This Quiz!
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Want to test your smarts without the headache of a graduate program? Take this vocabulary quiz, and let's find out if you're smarter than a Ph.D. student.
How Bioarchaeology Works
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Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
Which Era Do You Actually Belong In?
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Let's do a little time traveling during this quiz! Once we're done, you'll know which historical era you were actually meant to live in.
10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)
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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.
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.
Can You Identify These Moon Glyphs?
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Magical. Mystical. Mysterious. Moon glyphs! These seemingly simple symbols are more than meets the eyes. With only dots and lines, they can tell a story that spans time and space. But how many can you ID? Take the quiz and see!