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This 'Enchantress of Numbers' Was the World's First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of famed poet Lord Byron. But she moved out of her father's shadow to make a name in numbers, not words.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Only Someone Who's Seen "Gilmore Girls" 1,000 Times Can Pass This Quiz!
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It was one of the most successful shows on the WB and later on the CW - but how well do you remember this charming show?
The Dodleston Messages: Hoax or Ghost From 1546?
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Ken Webster moved into an 18th-century cottage in the tiny town of Dodleston, England, and found himself cyber-communicating with someone from the year 1546.
How Much Do You Really Know About the World?
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that isn't named after a mythological god or goddess. It's not flat, but it's not a sphere either. We only have one Earth. What do you know about the planet?
How Scrabble Works
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Scrabble is a game that requires intelligence and strategy. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about Scrabble.
Irish Slang Quiz
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The accents of the Irish aren't the only thing that most people don't understand. Prove to us that you aren't average by correctly choosing what all these Irish slang words and phrases mean.
Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?
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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?
Deaf, Blind and Determined: How Helen Keller Learned to Communicate
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HowStuffWorks gets to know Helen Keller, who overcame deafblindness to live a life of service and inspiration.
Why Do We Decorate With Holly at Christmas?
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Holly adorns houses all over the world during the holiday season, but why do we decorate with it? Find out why its crimson berries are so closely associated with the holidays.