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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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!
Save or Splurge: 10 Suggestions on What's Worth the Spend When You're on Vacation
Save or splurge? These 10 suggestions will help you decide what's worth spending a little extra cash on vacation. Read tips for saving or spending on vacation.
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.