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Why Did Napoleon Lose the Battle of Waterloo?
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Lots of things contributed to Napoleon's loss at Waterloo - including bad weather, superior British defense tactics and perhaps a bad case of hemorrhoids.
9 Facts About the Persian Cat, King of the Lap-Nappers
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether Persian cats really came from Persia; how much they cost and whether they are friendly.
How Much Do You Know About Ancient Empires?
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These are the empires that changed the world, influencing generations that followed them. If you think you know everything about history's great empires, take this quiz and prove it!
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?
5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)
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The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.
Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw' Came From Centuries of Inbreeding
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Many of the kings and queens of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty had a distinctive facial malady known as the Habsburg jaw. What caused it?
How do proximity-type Christmas-light testers work?
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Proximity Christmas light testers detect the alternating electromagnetic waves in the lights. Learn more about proximity Christmas light testers.
1966 BSA A65 Spitfire
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The 1966 BSA A65 Spitfire motorcycle was part of a streamlined BSA lineup in the mid 1960s. See pictures and learn about the changes to BSA bikes.
How Much Dark Chocolate Should You Really Be Eating?
Once in a blue moon I'll hear some positive news on the healthy eating front and dark chocolate has time and time again come out on top. This along with the antioxidants in wine is enough to make you jump for joy.
If a parent has cystic fibrosis, will his or her child inherit the disease?
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If a parent has cystic fibrosis, will his or her child inherit the disease? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn if a parent has cystic fibrosis, will his or her child inherit the disease.