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How Tall Was Napoleon Bonaparte? Actually Pretty Average
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If someone of small stature exhibits bullying behavior, that person is sometimes said to have a Napoleon complex. Did Napoleon himself have one, though?
How Comas Work
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Learn the physiological processes that trigger a coma, how an actual coma differs from television depictions and how often people awaken after months or even years of being in a coma.
Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.?
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How close did America come to having a monarchy? HowStuffWorks finds out whether George Washington could have been King of the U.S.
How the Future Crime Database Will Work
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A future crime database came to life on film with 'Minority Report.' In reality, can we predict future crime? Learn how a future crime database would work.
Here's What Happens When You Swallow a Leech
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Leech endoparasitism occurs when someone accidentally ingests a leech and it gets attached. Literally. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Do You Know These Common Gen X Phrases?
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Calling all so-called slackers and slacker-lovers out there - or the so-called Generation X people out there! If you are one, can you still recall the catchphrases and popular words of your era? Or if you're familiar with Gen X culture, then try this quiz for size! Go!
How a Panic Room Works
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A panic room is a safe room that people can hole up in the event of an emergency. Read about panic rooms and learn about the technology installed in panic rooms.
Scientists Use LiDAR to Discover Massive Lost Mayan City
LiDAR made it possible to discover the remains of a massive Maya settlement hidden for centuries. HowStuffWorks looks at the technology.
The Ultimate Boy Scouts Quiz
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In an era when parents are desperate to find safe and nurturing activities for their kids, organizations like the Boy Scouts of America are really thriving. With wholesome activities such as hiking and camping, and an emphasis on honesty and community service, scouting provides an excellent model for a healthy childhood. This quintessentially American fraternity, however, wasn't actually developed in the U.S. Take this quiz to learn more about the Boy Scouts.
Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.