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Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.
National Historic Vehicle Register Honors Elite Cars
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The Library of Congress archives all things historical in the U.S. That includes 24 select cars. HowStuffWorks looks at why and how they're chosen.
Why Bugs Bunny Is Spectacular
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When you ask people who their favorite cartoon character is they'll often say Bugs Bunny. HowStuffWorks and the Drawn podcast explain why that's so.
Why Is the World So Captivated by the Mona Lisa?
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Da Vinci's Mona Lisa stands as, arguably, one of the world's most famous paintings. HowStuffWorks takes a look at why she perpetually fascinates.
The British Shorthair Is a Round-faced 'Teddy Bear Cat'
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British shorthairs have colorful eyes, dense fur and a rotund appearance. Some folks call them 'Teddy bear cats.' HowStuffWorks gets to know them.
What is groaning cheese?
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While it may seem strange, new moms used to expect cheese on their big days. Learn more about the history of the groaning cheese at HowStuffWorks.
What Was the First Photo Ever Taken?
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Joseph Nicéphore Niépce is responsible for the first photo ever taken. Almost lost to time, the image used a process called heliography.
Hekate: The Triple-faceted Goddess of Witchcraft and Ghosts
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Hekate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, the moon, witchcraft, the night, necromancy and ghosts who stood at the crossroads between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Microblading Is the Secret to Faking Full Eyebrows
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If your eyebrows have seen better days, maybe microblading is just what they need to look thicker and fuller.
Are working mothers happier?
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Are working mothers happier? Find out what research suggests about the effects a career can have on a mother's happiness.