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The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget

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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.

Black Mamba Fact vs. Fiction: Mythical Size and a Kiss of Death

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While the black mamba possesses a lethal bite and formidable hunting skills, the snake's size and speed fall short of its legendary reputation.

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

How Are Movie Release Dates Chosen?

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Movie release dates are often chosen several years in advance. Find out why movie studios battle for the best release dates at HowStuffWorks.

5 Types of Skin Fungus

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Getting infected with a skin fungus may be unsightly or embarrassing, but it's actually quite common. See the most prevalent types of skin fungus.

Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See

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Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.

Can You Guess the Fast Food Restaurant From a Hint?

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Have you been paying more attention to the food than the place it comes out of? Can you tell us which fast food restaurant or chain we're talking about if we give you a hint?

Can You Crush This General Knowledge Quiz?

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From classic films to literature to American history, how well do you know basic trivia? Test your knowledge and perhaps learn something new with this general knowledge quiz!

Can You Name All of These Woodwind Instruments?

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Woodwind instruments are among some of the earliest musical instruments fashioned and played by humans. Do you think you know enough about them to identify each of these woodwind instruments from just one image? Take the quiz and find out!

Can You Identify All of These Patterns?

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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!

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