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Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
Sticks, Stones and Knucklebones: The History of Dice
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Whether bone or stone, plastic or fuzz, dice have been rolled by people looking for a little luck in civilizations throughout recorded history.
Beyond Arsenic: 6 Weird Poisons Used Throughout History
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What various ways have people poisoned each other through history? Learn more about alternative poisons in this HowStuffWorks article.
Posse Comitatus: The 140-Year-Old Law That Affects U.S. Troops at the Border
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Posse comitatus is an idea and a U.S. law that leaves law enforcement to local authorities, not the feds. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match the Country to the Language Spoken There?
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Hola! Shalom! NÇ hÇŽo! Hello! Can you tell us which language belongs with which country, or will you be stuck saying bonjour in India?
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.
Who Pays if You Get Smacked by a Foul Ball?
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Foul balls rocket into the stands, hitting fans on the way. Are MLB teams liable for injuries they might cause to fans? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Lava Tubes on Earth Could Prepare Us for Life on the Moon and Mars
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By studying these geological formations here on Earth, we may be able to learn how to live on other planets.
Can You Answer These Basic Questions About the Solar System?
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This quiz is out of this world. Are you ready to find out how much you really know about the Solar System? Will you be a shining star or crash down to earth?
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.