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Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)
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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Tell Us Who Wrote These Famous Novels?
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We can't begin to count the millions of books that have been written since man perfected the art of printing. We've chosen some of the most famous tomes from around the world, but can you tell us who wrote them?
Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name
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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live
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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.
Can You Name the Countries for These Mostly Green Flags?
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The stars and stripes. The maple leaf. The red ensign. The gold and green. Every country has a flag and every flag has a meaning. Do you think you can ID all these countries that have green flags? Run this quiz up the flagpole, and see who salutes!
10 Amazing Things People's Brains Have Done
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The human brain can do some amazing things -- and humans can do amazing things because of it. Here are 10 of the most wondrous and unusual feats ever performed by a person's brain.
Europe After World War I: November 1918-August 1931
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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.
Futurology: 5 Ways Society Will Be Affected by Cognitive Technology
Cognitive technology involves moving objects with our minds and possibly making us immortal. See five ways society will be affected by cognitive technology.