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Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
Ivar the Boneless: A Viking Leader With an Odd Nickname
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Explore the life of Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, his role in the Great Heathen Army, and the enigmatic origins of his unusual nickname.
The Magical Medicine of Bezoars
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Bezoars are concretions found in the stomachs of animals that were once believed to cure poisoning and plague.
History of Aromatherapy
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The history of aromatherapy dates back to ancient times. Learn about the history of aromatherapy, as well as incense and essential oils.
Chawanmushi, Haggis, Filmjölk: It's What's for Breakfast Around the World
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Ah, food. It's different all over the world, and what's strange to you is totally mundane to someone else. Come along as we discover some interesting breakfast options from around the globe.
Is all of today's wheat technically artificial?
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Wheat takes the heat for gut problems, painful joints - even cancer. Is it because today's wheat is artificially produced? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?
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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?
Who Invented the Sandwich?
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Everyone knows what a sandwich is. Most may even know how the snack got its name. But did you know who invented it? That's a tougher question to answer.
A Look at Spanish-speaking Countries and Regional Dialects
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Like English, Spanish is a global language with nearly 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide. There are many Spanish-speaking countries, from the 21 nations with Spanish as their official language, to other countries with significant populations of people who speak Spanish as their native language or as a second language.