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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 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.
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.
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.
How Dopamine Works
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You could call dopamine the most misunderstood neurochemical in the brain. It's allegedly the cause of people getting addicted to drugs, chocolate or video games. But what does really dopamine do?
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
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.
9 Odd Things Insured by Lloyds of London
Lloyds of London has been insuring items -- both average and unusual -- for years. Learn about 9 odd things insured by Lloyds of London.