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How Long Would You Have Survived in Ancient Rome?
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Almost 2,000 years ago, Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger proclaimed, "nil desperandum," meaning, "never despair." After a few days in Ancient Rome, however, most would probably find this easier said than done. So, would you despair or thrive in this dark time?
Can You Really Escape an Alligator if You Run in a Zigzag?
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You've heard this advice a million times, and perhaps it even brings you comfort when you're in gator territory. But is it really true?
How Steam Dishwashers Work
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The steam dishwasher is supposed to detach grime from dishes so that a pre-wash isn't necessary. Find out more about the steam dishwasher.
How Well Do You Remember These Cartoon Characters?
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Were you a Nickelodeon kid, a Disney Channel kid or a Cartoon Network kid? Wherever you got your daily dose of animated adventure, this quiz will be hard to beat, even if you're a cartoon expert!
Can You Identify These 30 Wrestling Legends in 7 Minutes?
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These are the wrestlers whose charisma shined through in the ring as they went on to become legends of the squared-circle. Will those buffed up muscles and signature costumes be enough to identify them? Tackle this quiz to find out!
Can You Identify These Current NBA Stars if We Remove Their Eyebrows?
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Unlike other major sports like football and hockey, NBA players are more familiar because they don't hide their faces behind a helmet. But what happens when their eyebrows are stripped away? Will those noggins still be as familiar? Here's your chance to find out!
Did the Mayan civilization end because of climate change?
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Over the years, many theories have been advanced about why the once-mighty Mayan civilization fell. But a newer one is getting attention: Was it because of climate change?
How the Black Panthers Worked
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The Black Panthers were considered either heroes or dangerous Communists, depending on who you asked. Learn about the Black Panthers at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Answer These Basic Science Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Science! It's the basis for nearly everything that sets our age apart. Still, you can't have satellites, Twitter or Netflix without the basics. How well do you know them?
Yee Haw! How Well Do You Remember "The Dukes of Hazzard"
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When practically every commercial break begins with a cool car logging some serious air time, how can you not tune in to see how the Duke boys will get out of trouble this time around? Take our quiz to test your "Dukes of Hazzard" IQ.