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The Hottest Pepper in the World Is Another Puckerbutt Creation
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Hot peppers are tasty and nutritious fruits (not vegetables!) that create a spicy sensation on your tastebuds. They have been a staple of spicy foods for thousands of years, but in the last half-century, scientists have developed advanced cross-breeding techniques to craft the hottest pepper in the world - hotter than nature would concoct on its own.
Can You Name All 50 of These Firearms that Shaped the World?
Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?
Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?
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Lady Godiva is famous for a naked horse ride through town. But is there more to the legend of Lady Godiva? And why is she the symbol of Godiva chocolates?
Research Center Seeks to Separate Ninja Fact From Fiction
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A new ninja research center opened in Japan. HowStuffWorks looks at the myth of the ninja and what the research center hopes to solve and study.
What Is the Real Meaning Behind 'Ring Around the Rosie'?
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We all grew up playing 'Ring Around the Rosie.' But what does it even mean?
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
From 'Cinderella' to 'The Bear Prince': International Fairy Tales Quiz
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Every culture has its fairy tales to teach and entertain, but you may be surprised to learn how the themes of these stories transcend borders. Take our quiz to see how much you know about tales from nations near and far.
How to Identify Antique Wooden Furniture
When you want to refinish old wooden furniture, the best place to look is the family attic, basement, or garage. Whether it's worth saving depends on its style and construction. Learn to identify antique furniture.