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10 Job Titles That Have Been Around for 2,000 Years
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Some jobs are so critical to everyday life that they've never gone out of style. Learn about 10 job titles that have been around for 2,000 years.
Before Halloween, There Was Samhain
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This centuries-old Pagan holiday (among other things) honors the dead, believing their spirits have easy access to the world of the living during Samhain.
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
Are Unicorns Real? Proof, Theories and Lore
Would they be a mating display? A fierce weapon to defend against lions?
All 16 German States, Listed in Alphabetical Order
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Previously divided into West Germany and East Germany until reunification in 1990, Germany — officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany — has 16 federal states. Its federal system allows the individual German states to maintain authority over areas like education, policing and cultural activities, while the federal government oversees issues like defense and economic affairs.
Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?
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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her
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Notre Dame Cathedral has burned. HowStuffWorks looks at how she was built.
The 'Memento Mori' Meaning Is Meant to Inspire and Humble
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Today we're diving into the eerie concept of memento mori. In Latin, the phrase memento mori literally means "remember that you must die," and it has been a central theme in religious thought, art and philosophy for centuries.
10 Monsters That Deserve Movies
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Speed date with us as we get to know 10 monsters that deserve movies. Hollywood's monster menagerie will never be the same.
What's the Difference Between a Samurai and a Ninja?
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Movies often pit dark-robed, masked ninjas against elite samurai warriors. HowStuffWorks looks at how accurate that take is on these two fighters.