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The Dark History of Black Cat Superstition
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Black cats were associated witches and paganism in the Middle Ages. Even today, black cats wind up in shelters more than any other color cat. So why are black cats considered so unlucky?
10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
How Spanish Traditions Work
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What kinds of traditions are celebrated in Spain? Read about Spanish traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Ultimate Guide to the Emilia-Romagna Wine Region
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The Emilia-Romagna wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Emilia-Romagna wine region at HowStuffWorks.
What is the history of electric cars?
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The history of electric cars is more detailed than you might think. Learn more about the history of electric cars at HowStuffWorks.
How Russian Traditions Work
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Many Russian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Russian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Catholic vs. Christian: Overlap and Differences in the Religions
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All squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares; the same goes for the Catholic vs. Christian distinction. All Catholics are Christian, but not all Christians consider themselves Catholic.
Can You Name All of These Woodwind Instruments?
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Woodwind instruments are among some of the earliest musical instruments fashioned and played by humans. Do you think you know enough about them to identify each of these woodwind instruments from just one image? Take the quiz and find out!
Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!