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What Tattoo Reflects Your Inner Druid?
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Imagine being a teacher, a lawyer, a leader and also a powerful spiritual connection between mortals and the mystical world beyond. Just another day in the life of a druid. Pull back your hood and take this quiz to see which tattoo reflects your inner druid!
How Fingerprint Scanners Work
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Your fingerprints are not only unique; they're also very hard to fake and even harder to misplace. What better ID to use in a security system? Learn how fingerprint scanners know it's you.
What Does Mummification Have to Do With Gene Hackman?
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Ever wondered why some dead bodies last for thousands of years while others break down into dust? That's where the science of mummification comes in. Whether it's through ancient rituals, boggy swamps or some truly extreme self-imposed methods, mummified human remains give us an incredible look into history, biology and even chemistry.
Can You Score 27/35 On This Difficult WWII Quiz?
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War is terrible but it's important that we remember the past, no matter how horrible. Why? Well, many brave men and women didn't give their lives for nothing, did they? But how much do you know about the greatest ever conflict?
How does a long-distance call work?
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Today's computerized long-distance call systems are based on previous technologies. Learn the history of long-distance calling.
A Comprehensive Guide to Hurricane Harvey: Facts, FAQs, and How to Help
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Explore the impact of Hurricane Harvey. Understand its devastation and aftermath. Learn about the history of Hurricane Harvey today.
15 Types of Gemstones to Add a Little Sparkle to Your Life
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From ancient amulets to modern engagement rings, different types of gemstones have always caught the human eye.
How Many Cattle Breeds Can You Identify?
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Humans first domesticated cattle around 10,500 years ago, and now a wide variety of cattle breeds are reared for their milk, meat and hardworking capabilities. If you think you know your cattle breeds from Angus to Zebu just by looking, then mosey on into this quiz!
How Crystal Skulls Work
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To some people, a crystal skull is simply a crystal in the shape of a human skull. But to those who believe in the supernatural, it can represent doom or hope.
20 Memorable Moments of the 21st Century So Far
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The world has come a long way since we were prepping for Y2K. We've witnessed some major moments since then. HowStuffWorks looks at 20 big ones.