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Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America
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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.
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.
Deadly 1948 Donora Smog Launched the U.S. Clean Air Movement
A killer smog 70 years ago helped lead to the first federal air pollution laws.
What Is Lent, and Why Do Christians Give Up Something for It?
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Christians often 'give up something for Lent' but why? What is the real reason behind the season?
The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.
Hiking el Caminito del Rey, Once the World's Most Dangerous Trail
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HowStuffWorks hikes El Caminito del Rey, a very dangerous hiking path in Spain that was closed to the public for 15 years after several deaths.
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
How Deep Is the Deepest Lake in the World?
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You could stack the Eiffel Tower, the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty in Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the U.S. But, do you know what the deepest lake in the world is?
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.
How Internet Odors Will Work
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Odor-producing peripherals will bring smell to the Internet, and are just around the corner. Find out how they will work!