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Anubis: God of the Dead and the Old Kingdom's Underworld

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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying and mummification.

How Chip and PIN Credit Cards Work

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Long popular in other parts of the world, chip and PIN credit cards seem finally headed for the U.S. Learn about Chip and PIN cards at HowStuffWorks.

Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?

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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.

Can You Identify These Saltwater Fish?

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The 2003 flick "Finding Nemo" and its sequel "Finding Dory," introduced a whole new generation to the wonders of the undersea world. See how many of these sea swimmers you can recognize with this quiz!

Aspic: There's Just Something About That Jiggle

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Aspic might not be the most crave-worthy of culinary creations, but it does inspire a sort of cultlike devotion among ardent supporters.

Millions of Phones Use GSM ... Meaning What, Exactly?

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If you travel internationally, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) GSM is the only cellular service available. See how GSM works.

How Chinese Traditions Work

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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name All 6 New England States?

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New England is one of the most historic and scenic regions of the United States. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the country, the New England region played an important role in the founding of the United States.

How Christmas Works

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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?

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