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Ivar the Boneless: A Viking Leader With an Odd Nickname
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Explore the life of Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, his role in the Great Heathen Army, and the enigmatic origins of his unusual nickname.
The Ultimate McDonald's Quiz
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Loved for its deep-fried goodness and loathed for its cheap, fatty fare, McDonald's has become more than just a chain restaurant: It's a bona fide cultural icon. But it'll take more than a little McNugget know-how to pass the Ultimate McDonald's Quiz.
If You're Born on a Plane, What's Your Nationality?
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Babies are born when they want to be, even on airplanes midflight over the ocean. When birth happens 30,000 feet in the air, citizenship - among other things - gets a little tricky.
Slow Walkers May Be at Greater Risk of Heart-related Death, Study Shows
A study that lasted years and involved thousands of people shows a link between slow walking and cardiovascular death. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings
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The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings will show you some amazing architectural designs. View The World's Most Awe-inspiring Glass Buildings.
There Was an Actual Jones Family Behind 'Keeping Up With the Joneses'
Wyndclyffe, a once-formidable New York mansion spawned the phrase "keeping up with the Joneses." Learn the fate of Wyndclyffe at HowStuffWorks Now.
This One Guy Is Responsible for What We Think a Pirate Sounds Like
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Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, you scallywags! HowStuffWorks Now explains why we all sound like Robert Newton on this most historic day.
Could Your Smartphone Cause Temporary Blindness?
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Researchers have identified something called transient smartphone blindness. HowStuffWorks Now explains what that it is.
Egyptian Pyramids Built with Ramps, Not Alien Technology
We may finally know how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
Can Science Explain Why We Kiss With Our Eyes Closed?
Maybe. A study that wasn't even about kissing turned out to (sort of) give the answer.