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Norwegian Forest Cat vs. Maine Coon: A Battle of Seriously Big Cats

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The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?

The Fascinating World of Full Moon Superstitions

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Explore full moon superstitions and their intriguing significance. Uncover cultural beliefs and lunar myths.

The White House Has a Spooktacular Haunted History

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The White House is often called the most haunted house in America and it's known to be rife with the unquiet spirits of past residents.

Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?

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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.

How Astrolabes Work

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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?

Paintings by Berthe Morisot

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Berthe Morisot was one of the few women included in the circle of painters known as the Impressionists. Learn about the works of Berthe Morisot.

Why Comedians Name Their Characters and Shows After Themselves

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From Mary Tyler Moore to Jerry Seinfeld, from Tim Allen to Issa Rae, why so much character-actor name overlap in sitcoms? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Why Didn't Russia Sell Alaska to Canada?

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It made geographical sense for Russia to sell its territory of Alaska to Canada, but it opted to sell it to the U.S. instead. Why was that?

Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents

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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?

Would Exercise Work Better if We Did It Naked?

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What are the benefits of nude exercise? Learn more about exercise clothing and nudity in this HowStuffWorks article.

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