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Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
How the Jumping the Broom Ceremony Works
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Why do people jump the broom? Read about the jumping the broom ceremony at HowStuffWorks.
The 9 Best Superhero Gadgets And Accessories
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Superheroes are amazing for many reasons but mostly because of their super speed, super strength, invisibility powers, x-ray vision, you name it. Everyone has had the debate about why their favorite superhero is the best and while they are all incredible, some really don't have any powers to speak of and need a bit more [...] The post The 9 Best Superhero Gadgets And Accessories appeared first on Goliath.
Is Dowsing Real, or Just a Bunch of Hocus-Pocus?
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When it comes to water witches we're faced with two distinct possibilities. One, they're either really good, at pulling a fast one on desperate landowners looking for groundwater. Or, two, they actually know what they're doing.
How Barbie's Boyfriend Ken Became an Accidental Gay Icon
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The 1993 case of Earring Magic Ken shows how marketing and focus groups can inadvertently create a kitsch classic. Mattel found this out the hard way.
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
5 Facts to Know About Hair Removal Creams
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Trying to get rid of excess body hair? Learn all about hair removal creams â€" and how to pick out the most effective one for you!
ITER Nuclear Fusion Plant Is Halfway Finished
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The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor plant aims to demonstrate that nuclear fusion could be a viable source of power in the future.
What We Do — and Don't — Know About the Pentagon's Secret UFO Program
Does the U.S. government have proof there is life from other worlds visiting Earth?
Are Lefties More of a Danger on the Road?
Left- and right-handed drivers react differently to sudden incidents on the road. HowStuffWorks looks at how this can affect how lefties drive.