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Catherine the Great's Furniture: Erotic Easter Egg or Petty Hoax?
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When we think about royalty, we often imagine gilded thrones and ornate drawing rooms. But according to German troops in World War II, Catherine the Great's furniture went way beyond your average aristocratic flair.
How Royalty Works
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Royalty enjoys incredible privilege and is often envied by everyone in the country. Learn about royalty and what sets royalty apart from other rulers.
Ultimate Guide to the Aosta Valley Wine Region
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The Aosta Valley wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Aosta Valley wine region at HowStuffWorks.
How Duesenberg Cars Work
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The cars built by the Duesenberg brothers are still considered among the finest ever made. Learn more about the fascinating run of the Duesenberg.
Can You Correctly Identify Every Country in Central and South America?
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Where does everyone want to go when the weather gets cold? Down south! It's time to head way down south through Central and South America, see if you know your Belize from your Brazil and your Dominica from your Dominican Republic. Take the quiz and see!
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
Can You Correctly Spell These Tricky Celeb Names?
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"I" before "E," except after Saoirse? Sometimes celeb names can be difficult to pronounce and even harder to spell. Can you sort the Ferrells from the Farrells from the Pharells? Give this celebrity spelling bee your best S-H-O-T!
The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up
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Although she is far from the richest person in the world - a title currently held by LMVH CEO Bernault Arnault - Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is still doing fine for herself.
The Richest Family in the World Heads a Massive U.S. Chain
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Capitalism can be like a warped and extremely un-fun game of Monopoly, and most people are entering the fray much too late to get a slice of the action.
Nope, Boomers and Xers Don't Work Harder Than Millennials
A new study shows that that the work ethic is pretty much the same for all generations. HowStuffWorks explores.