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Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?

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Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?

Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?

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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.

Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?

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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!

Why Is Cashmere So Expensive?

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Cashmere is super-soft and luxurious, and super expensive. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about where cashmere comes from, and why it's so costly.

10 Weird Facts About the Circus

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The circus has many 'weird' acts, but there are some strange facts about it you may not know. Learn 10 weird facts about the circus at HowStuffWorks.

10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs

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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?

Where in the World Are These Delicious Desserts From?

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Get ready to send your taste buds around the world in 40 questions. We all like something sweet every now and then, but if you want the best of the best, you need to get out of the country. Can you name where in the world all of these desserts come from?

Can You Answer These Canadian History Questions From Primary School?

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Whether it is a question of the first prime minister or when Canada became a country, take a trip down memory lane and challenge yourself to answer some Canadian history questions from primary school.

Anyone With the Most Basic Geographic Knowledge Should Get 19/26 on This Quiz

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Mountains, rivers, country borders ... How well do you know the globe? This quiz will test your knowledge of basic world geography - start scrolling and see if you can get your bearings!

Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

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