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Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?

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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.

Popular Christmas Carols Quiz

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How much do you know about songs of the Christmas season, from jingling jams to joyful hallelujahs? Take this quiz to find out!

What's It Like These Days for Regular People Named Trump?

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What's life like for regular people with famous names? Learn more about other people named Trump in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly

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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.

Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld

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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?

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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.

Cheerios: 8 Fun Facts About Making Oats Into O's

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This iconic cereal has a long and fun history. For instance, its original name wasn't even Cheerios.

Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Brought the Ocean Into Our Homes

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired an entire generation to take an interest in the deep sea and was one of the first to warn of the peril of its destruction.

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