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Aug. 15: Woodstock
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The Woodstock music festival happend on August 15, 16 and 17, 1969, just a month after the Apollo 11 moon landing. Read about the Woodstock festival.
The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day
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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.
Willy, Nilly, Silly Old Bear Banned in China
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Winnie the Pooh is banned from China. Learn more about this 'enemy of the people' at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Current NFL Stars From a Screenshot?
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From A to Z, or from Aaron Rodgers to Zeke Elliott, we're snapshotting some of the NFL's most well-known stars in this quiz. How many do you recognize? See what record you can achieve in this 40 question dash!
How Cryonics Works
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Dozens of people are frozen in cryogenic storage facilities, waiting to be revived when science is able to cure whatever killed them. But if they're dead, is revival from a frozen state even possible? Find out.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.
What Is the Point of Daylight Saving Time?
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We humans aren't complete slaves to time. We've devised ways to pack an extra hour of sunshine into our day, thanks to daylight saving time. But who came up with this idea and why do so many people loathe it?
How Chili Peppers Work
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Chili peppers can spice up a variety of dishes, making your mouth burn and your eyes water, but what makes them so hot? Learn all about chili peppers.
The Five Most Collectible Ferraris
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The Five Most Collectible Ferraris lists the most coveted road going Ferraris. Discover which Ferraris make the list, why, and what they look like.
Why Thanos Getting the Infinity Gauntlet Is Really Bad
'Avengers: Infinity War' is finally coming out, and it doesn't bode well for our heroes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.