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10 Mundane Traditions with Strange Origins
Some seemingly normal traditions have a strange history. Check out 10 mundane traditions with strange origins at HowStuffWorks.
Why would you take poison as medicine?
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Can you really take poison as medicine? Learn about both ancient and cutting-edge ways that poison acts as medicine.
Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names
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Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About S'mores
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Love the taste of chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallows melting over an open fire? Check out everything you ever wanted to know about s'mores.
How Internet Folklore Works
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Cryptic chain emails started the Internet folklore phenomenon, but now there are some deeper cuts. Learn all about internet folklore at HowStuffWorks.
How Kissing Works
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Anthropologists report that 90 percent of the people in the world kiss. Learn how one gesture has come to signify affection, celebration, grief, comfort and respect.
How ARPANET Works
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ARPANET is the oldest and most influential merger of computer networks which contributed to the birth of the Internet. Learn more about the ARPANET system.
Are Snakes With Legs a Real Thing?
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Have you ever wondered if snakes used to have legs? Believe it or not, snakes didn’t always slither on the ground like they do today. In fact, once upon a time, snakes with legs really did roam Earth, and scientists have found some pretty incredible clues to prove it.
How Did Constantinople Become Istanbul?
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Istanbul, Turkey, once known as Constantinople, has a long history as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and as the center of cultural activity in Eurasia.
Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time
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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.