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Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Could You Pass Your Kid's Middle School Fitness Test?
They're probably the bane of your middle school memories. So why do we still subject kids to physical fitness tests? HowStuffWorks investigates.
5 Reasons Concert Tickets Are So Expensive
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Why do musicians charge so much for live shows these days? HowStuffWorks talked to industry experts and got some answers.
5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong
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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.
How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint
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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.
10 Sentiments to Engrave on Your Wedding Ring
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These 5 sentiments to engrave on your wedding ring will give you ideas to personalize your own bands. Check out 5 sentiments to engrave on a wedding ring.
How long does it take to build a Ferrari?
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How long does it take to build a Ferrari? Read about the amount of time it takes to build a Ferrari.
Can you get spa treatments if you're pregnant?
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Can you get spa treatments if you're pregnant? Find out about health and safety concerns to consider before getting spa treatments if you're pregnant.
Landmark TWA Flight Center Now Stuns as Hotel
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It took 22 agencies and more than 180 firms to turn Eero Saarinen's groundbreaking TWA terminal into a spectacular hotel. HowStuffWorks visits.