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5 Things You Didn't Know About Charlotte Bronte

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April 21 is Charlotte Brontë's birthday. HowStuffWorks presents five facts you may not have known about her.

From William the Bastard to William the Conqueror: The King Who Transformed England

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This brilliant, ruthless leader invaded England in 1066 and changed the course of British history. In fact, he is the 'father' of every British monarch since.

Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward

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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land - 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.

You'll Never Guess Why Thomas Jefferson Raised Geese

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The Founding Father was a prolific writer during his day. He wrote so much, in fact, he required a steady supply of quills.

Top 5 Myths About Steve Jobs

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Do you know the facts from the myths about Steve Jobs? Take a look at these five myths about Steve Jobs to find out.

Do you really have to wait an hour after eating before swimming?

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Is swimming after eating as dangerous as many people think? Get the facts behind this popular saying and learn whether swimming after eating is dangerous.

What the Stuff?!: 4 Misconceptions About the Flu

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When it comes to the influenza virus, what you don't know CAN hurt you. Tune in and get your flu facts straight.

What the Stuff?!: 5 Things You Should Know about Supervolcanoes

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Supervolcanoes are a fact of nature here on earth, and these are 5 things you should really know about the planetary superweapons living under our feet.

Quick Tips: Pedicures and Labor

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With all the pregnancy myths circulating, it's hard to tell fact from fiction. We debunk the old wives' tale regarding labor and pedicures.

So ... Just How Many House Cats Are There in the World?

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Counting the number of housecats around the world is about as difficult as, well, herding cats. In fact, estimates of global cat population vary... by millions.

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