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What Is the Oldest Book in the World?
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What is the oldest book in the world? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about the oldest book in the world.
Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
How Butter Fueled the Protestant Reformation
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The creamy shortening played an outsized 'roll' in the spread of Protestantism. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What's been the biggest change in fashion trends in the last decade?
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Fashion trends change over time. Find about the biggest change in fashion trends in the last decade to boost your style sense.
When Was Soccer Invented? Roots Trace Back Over 2,000 Years
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Soccer, football — no matter what you call it, the world's most popular sport has a long and colorful history, from its ancient origins to its modern-day status as a global phenomenon. But when was soccer invented? How did it become the "beautiful game" that captivates millions today?
How Latkes Became Hanukkah's Favorite Food
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Latkes are potato pancakes that we commonly eat during Hanukkah. What's behind this delicious Jewish tradition?
Moscow's St. Basil's Cathedral in 7 Different Architectural Styles
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St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow is an architectural oddball, but travel company RealRussia decided to imagine what it would look like in seven more conventional architectural styles.
Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?
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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.
5 Wild and Wacky Takes on the Advent Calendar
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of the Advent calendar as well as some weird modern-day riffs on it.
Why is it bad luck to wear opals if you weren't born in October?
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Opals are unusual and mysterious gems, which may be why there are stories about their supposed luck dating back to ancient times.