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A Holocaust Survivor's Surprising Message of Hope
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Magda Herzberger was just a teen when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz. It was the last time she saw her father. Now 77 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, we tell her story of survival and why we must never forget.
Why Are Certain Foods Eaten Mainly at Breakfast?
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Americans expect certain foods for breakfast. But why did these particular foods end up as morning meals? HowStuffFoods lets the foods tell the story.
Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton
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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.
This Is What Happens When You Work at a Desk for 20 Years
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'Emma' is the physical embodiment of what years behind a desk could do to your body. HowStuffWorks looks at how we can avoid becoming Emma.
Why John Adams Despised Being Vice President
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John Adams despised his role as the first vice president of the U.S. But the function of the VP has changed, and Adams played a huge part in that.
5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History
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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?
Growing up in the '90s: A pop culture quiz
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Did you grow up in the '90s? If so, you know just how memorable the decade was in terms of music, movies, television, video games and more. Can you remember the best of the best from that era? Find out now in this '90s kid pop culture quiz!
Can You Complete These Nursery Rhymes?
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Do you know how much the hot cross buns cost? What about what Little Bo-Peep lost? If so, you probably grew up on a steady diet of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. See how well you remember them all with this quiz!
The Many Lives of the Mysterious Queen of Sheba
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One of the few female figures represented in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the Queen of Sheba is also the mother of the Ethiopian nation.
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!