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7 Dazzling Details About the Louvre Pyramid
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The Louvre Pyramid was first received by the world in 1989 as an architectural joke, but 30 years later it's considered one of the world's most iconic design masterpieces.
Dotard, Slumgullion, and Other Gloriously Archaic Insults
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What are some out-of-date insults worth knowing? Learn more about old insults in this HowStuffWorks article.
Skyr Is the 'Viking Superfood' of Yogurts
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Skyr is high in protein, low in sugar and tastes better than many yogurts on the market today. HowStuffWorks explains all you need to know about skyr.
Can You Guess Which Artist Painted These Historic Paintings?
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The following are 50 of the world's most well-known paintings by the best artists in history. Are you able to name the artist from just an image of the famous painting? Take this quiz and find out!
What were the famous Blaise Pascal inventions?
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What were you doing at age 16? Blaise Pascal, a precocious 17th century French teenager, had already come up with his very own theorem. Some of Pascal's ideas even made it to the casino floor. How did this polymath affect your world?
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Art History?
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Take this quiz and find out how much you know about famous artists and their work!
How Deinonychus Upended the Way We Look at Dinosaurs
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The 1964 discovery of Deinonychus in southern Montana was groundbreaking for many reasons, mostly because it helped prove that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs.
All About the Pentagram: Meaning, History and Variations
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From the earliest appearance of the five-pointed star in ancient times to its former role as a Christian symbol, there are millennia of history surrounding the pentagram, meaning it's one of the oldest symbols in the world. The pentagram's significance has evolved, leaving an indelible mark on culture and spirituality.