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Can You Match Each Surname to Its Country of Origin?
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Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Wikipedia
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Wikipedia launched on Jan. 15, 2001. HowStuffWorks explores how it got so big and what lies ahead.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
Not So Funny: The Mysterious 1962 Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic
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In 1962, at a girls' school in Tanganyika (now Tanzania), Africa, some schoolgirl giggles turned into a countrywide health crisis.
Lake Natron: Where Impossibly Salty Water Matches Flamingos
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With its vivid red waters and stunning surrounding terrain, Lake Natron is one of East Africa's most mesmerizing and otherworldly natural wonders.
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Best Weather in the World: 10 Temperate Locales
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When it comes to the best weather in the world, everyone has their own idea of paradise. Some want sunshine and warmth year round, while others prefer cool breezes and mild temperatures.
Why would circumcision decrease a man's risk of contracting AIDS?
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The results of three recent studies show that an uncircumcised man is twice as likely to contract AIDS from an infected woman as is a circumcised one.
Countries That Start With 'O'
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Former countries that start with "O" include Orange Free State and Oldenburg but these states have since dissolved. There is now one remaining holdout between Asia and Africa: the Sultanate of Oman.
The Most Common Hair Color Isn't Blonde
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A massive crossover of cultures and ethnicities often increases genetic variability as children inherit dominant traits from their parents. Each facial feature, skin color, and trait tells a story of people's origins.