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How Genghis Khan Worked

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Sheer tenacity, brilliance and toughness enabled Genghis Khan to become one of the most powerful figures in history. HowStuffWorks looks at his life.

How to Remove Scratches From Stainless Steel Appliances

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Stainless steel is one of the most popular appliance materials on the market thanks to its ease of care. But what happens if you accidentally scratch your appliance? Read on to learn what to do.

The French History Quiz

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Think you know your Louis XIV from your Louis XVIII, your Mitterrand from your Chirac? Take this French history quiz to find out.

The Spanish Civil War Quiz

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As a revolution gripped the country, Spanish citizens took up arms against one another and mercilessly slaughtered their neighbors. How much do you know about the Spanish Civil War?

How Ninja Work

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Get a load of this: ninja fact, ninja fiction, and some of the most clever, terrifying weapons used by the shadowy mercenaries of ancient Japan. Find out the true story of the ninja.

What Makes Savannah’s Hotels Haunted? The Dark History Unveiled

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Explore the most haunted hotels in Savannah, Georgia, where ghostly encounters, eerie legends, and paranormal activity make for a spine-chilling stay.

Revolutionary War Pictures

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These Revolutionary War pictures show battles and heroes of the American Revolution. See pictures of the Revolutionary War.

The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt

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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?

The Curse of Beauty: How Helen of Troy Was Blamed for Sparking the Trojan War

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She was said to be the most beautiful woman in Greece and the bearer of the "face that launched a thousand ships."

Ares: Greek God of War and Harbinger of Doom

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Many Greek gods and goddesses were associated with battle, but Ares was known as the one true Greek god of war (not to be confused with Kratos, the protagonist of the "God of War" video game franchise).

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