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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.

Parcheesi has delighted adults and kids for thousands of years. How can a simple game like Parcheesi be so fun?

You use solenoids every day without ever knowing it. So what exactly are they and how do they work?

In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?

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

She's been portrayed as a repentant prostitute, the secret wife of Jesus and the apostle to the apostles. So, who was Mary Magdalene really?

These two words are often used interchangeably and incorrectly, so here's how to know when to use "affect" vs. "effect."

Some college majors demand late nights, complex equations and lab reports that never end. Others? Not so much.

The idea that something so intangible as acoustic levitation can lift objects may seem unbelievable, but it's a real phenomenon.

How did the NFL, baseball, patriotism and the 'Star Spangled Banner' become so intertwined? HowStuffWorks investigates.

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