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Do You Know These Famous Soccer Players?
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Futbol is the most popular sport in the world. Well, soccer, that is, to Americans. Soccer players are true athletes. They define the word. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the most famous soccer legends.
The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma
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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?
Christmas Traditions Around the World
Each country has its own unique way of celebrating the Christmas season. Learn about Christmas traditions around the world, from England to Ethiopia.
Can You Guess the Country from 3 Images?
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Get your travel boots on and discover what the world has to offer! To start, try guessing the country from the images we give here!
10 Small Trees
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Small trees that can fit perfectly in any space because of their size. Check out these 10 small trees and learn what will fit best in your yard.
Meet the Woman Who Made Van Gogh Famous
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How did Vincent van Gogh escape mainstream attention during his lifetime and what changed after his death? Meet the intrepid woman who made van Gogh a household name.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?
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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.
10 Largest Diamond Heists
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The five largest diamond heists are feats of patience and engineering. Learn about the five largest diamond heists and how they went down.