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7 Reasons Alexander the Great Was, Well, Great
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HowStuffWorks looks at the life and legacy of legendary Greek ruler Alexander the Great.
The Four Planets With Rings Might Surprise You
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Move over Saturn. There are other planets in the solar system surrounded by ring systems.
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
How Narwhals Work
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Narwhals, the unicorns of the sea, are unusual tusked whales who like icy ocean waters. See what else makes narwhals interesting whales indeed.
10 Surprisingly Believable Bits of Malarkey
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Some malarkey is so believable that it's turned many of us into inadvertent purveyors of hogwash. What are 10 bits of malarkey that tend to slip through the "hey, wait a minute" filter?
Can you use toothpaste and mouthwash with fluoride?
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Should you double up and use toothpaste and mouthwash with fluoride? Are there any dangers? Learn about using toothpaste and mouthwash with fluoride.
Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day
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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?
Venus: Earth's Blazing-hot and Bizarre Twin
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The atmosphere is crushing on Venus, and it's so hot lead would melt. But the planet still has a lot in common with Earth. We'll explain.
Top 10 Tips for Moisturizing Eczema
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The top 10 tips for moisturizing eczema can help improve your skin's appearance. Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 10 tips for moisturizing eczema.
10 Things We Thought Were True Before the Scientific Method
Before the scientific method came along, science dabbled in some pretty far-out ideas in its youth. Remember miasmas? And spontaneous generation? And the four elements?