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Humble Hero: Why Neil Armstrong Became the First Man on the Moon
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HowStuffWorks finds out more about the life and legacy of Neil Armstrong, the humble hero who became the first man to walk on the moon.
Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin
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Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon, as well as a math whiz, scuba enthusiast and inspiration for Buzz Lightyear. How cool is all that?
What Are the Books of the Bible in Order? Who Chose Them?
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The books that make up the Bible were written over a span of 1,000 years. During that time, many other religious writings were also produced. So, who decided which would be part of the Bible and which would be left out?
How Well Do You Know the TV Show House M.D.?
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Paging all Hugh Laurie fans! "House M.D." went off the air in 2012, but it lives on in the hearts of those who love their medical shows with a heavy dose of cynicism. Prove your love for this 2000s drama with our quiz!
King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?
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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?
The Many Lives of the Mysterious Queen of Sheba
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One of the few female figures represented in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the Queen of Sheba is also the mother of the Ethiopian nation.
What Is the Oldest Country in the World? Depends on Your Criteria
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With constantly changing borders and governments, identifying the oldest countries in the world is tricky work.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
6 Mysterious Numbers in the Bible and What They Mean
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The Bible is full of numbers that often get repeated, like 7, 12 and 40. Why is this and do these numbers have any special hidden meanings?
How Samurai Work
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The legend of the samurai continues to permeate our culture, with countless movies and TV shows dedicated to the subject. How much of what we know about the samurai is truth and how much is myth?