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5 Volleyball Variations to Play in Your Backyard
What are some volleyball variations to play in your backyard? Learn about volleyball variations to play in your backyard at HowStuffWorks.
Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing
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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?
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!
Can You Pick the Best Seller From These Line Ups?
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The automobile is one of the most important inventions in recent history, changing how the world travels, expanding civilizations, and giving power to the people. How much do you know about its impact? Take this quiz about some of the best-selling vehicles to find out!
How Tangrams Work
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Tangram puzzles are made up of geometric pieces placed to create different shapes. Learn how Tangram puzzles work at HowStuffWorks.
Is there a link between intelligence and mental illness?
Is there any truth to the stereotype of the mad scientist? Turns out there is a link between high IQs and mental illness. Researchers are still not sure why.
When You Have to Go But Don't Want People to Know
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Does using a bathroom other than your own freak you out? The Faux Fan drowns out the sounds your body makes when you have to, well, go, so you can poop without worrying people will hear.
No One Knows What Caused a Massive 1908 Explosion in Siberia
Theories surrounding the source of the Tunguska blast that rocked the Siberian region in 1908 abound. But the exact cause is still a mystery.
The Stories Behind the Electric Slide, the Moonwalk and Other Epic Dance Moves
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There are some surprising back stories to popular dances such as the electric slide and the moonwalk. Part-Time Genius boogies down to get the scoop.
Who Were the First People to Brew Beer?
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Beer is one of the world's oldest beverages. How did people discover beer? Find out at HowStuffWorks.