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The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
Get to Know Proprioception, Your Silent Sixth Sense
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Proprioception is our ability to perceive our body's position and how we move through space. It's considered our 'sixth' sense because we do it without thinking about it.
How Communism Works
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Communism is a type of government that relies on collectivization of labor and good to equal out the classes. Learn about the workings of communism.
6 Civil Rights Struggles Going on Right Now
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There are many civil rights struggles going on right now in the U.S. Here are six of them from HowStuffWorks Now.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?
10 Most Valuable 'Star Wars' Toys
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Some Star Wars toys can sell for more than $1000. Learn more about the 10 most valuable 'Star Wars' toys at HowStuffWorks.
Sistine Chapel Art Hides Secret Female Anatomy Symbols, Claims New Analysis
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Did Michelangelo hide symbols for human genitals in the Sistine Chapel artwork? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Are the 10 Worst Torture Methods and Why?
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The most prevalent forms of torture have been identified in a book by the CODESRIA organization. Learn about the most prevalent forms of torture.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?
How to Repair a Toilet
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Repairing a toilet doesn't have to be hard. From tough clogs to strange noises in the night, if you've got the do-it-yourself attitude, you'll find everything you need to know about toilet repair in the following pages.