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What Was So Terrible About Ivan the Terrible?
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Ivan the Terrible's sobriquet may have been due to a mistranslation but he sure lived up to it, torturing and killing his many enemies. Still, he didn't start out so evil.
How American Exceptionalism Works
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'American Exceptionalism' is a term that's been used both positively and negatively. Find out the meanings of American Exceptionalism at HowStuffWorks.
How Guatemalan Traditions Work
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Want to learn about traditions in Guatemala? Read about Guatemalan traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Does Sharia Always Mean Oppressive Laws?
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Sharia, which is Islamic law, can strike some people in the West as draconian and harsh. Is this an accurate portrayal?
How the Olympic Opening Ceremonies Work
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The Olympic opening ceremony is an emotional and inspiring parade of athletes. Learn about the Olympic opening ceremonies at HowStuffWorks.
What jobs have the best and worst pay?
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What are the best- and worst-paying jobs, and how can you make more money? Test your knowledge with the Ultimate Best- and Worst-paying Jobs quiz.
Do You Know the Names of These Foods in Other Languages?
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The world is filled with tortas, krapfens, ringos and hamburguesas. If you know what those are, you probably love them. Take a look at these foods and try to match them to their foreign language words.
Can You Guess These Occupations from a Picture and a Hint?
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Lots of jobs in the world are easily recognizable by their uniforms, but some aren't. We're going to give you a picture and a hint, and you'll have to tell us which occupation it is.
Can You Guess the Place by a Picture of It?
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Do you know where Burning Man is held or where Napoleon used to party? Can you name that colorful village that clings to a cliff on the Amalfi coast? Do you know what the "Times Square" of Asia is called? See if you can name these places by looking at a picture.
Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?
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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?