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How Totem Poles Work

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Totem poles are family histories carved from trees. Learn how totem poles tell stories and commemorate special events with common symbols.

It's Elementary: The Periodic Table Quiz

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The periodic table of elements was an important turning point in the history of the chemistry. Take HowStuffWorks' periodic table quiz to learn more.

How Patents Work

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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.

13 Superstitions About Lucky Numbers and Unlucky Numbers

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What's your lucky number? Would it jinx you if you told us? It's a funny thing, but whether for cultural, regional or religious reasons, we humans tend to put a lot of hope - and a little fear - into numbers.

Why do we kill?

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Why do we kill? There's no doubt that humans are a violent species. Find out why we kill and what makes people more inclined to kill.

Who Am I? Bible Edition

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Everyone knows the key characters in the Bible, but it takes a real expert to identify all these figures, from the major to the minor and everyone in between!

This Bible Quiz Is Very Difficult, So We'll Be Impressed If You Even Get 10 Right

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You may think we're committing a sin with the high degree of difficulty of these questions. Frankly, we think even God would have trouble with this quiz! Try to answer 10 questions correctly!

How Sea Monsters Work

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Whether we live in fear of a kraken or the Leviathan, humans all around the globe have made sea monsters a part of their cultures. Is there a drop of truth to any of these widespread tall tales?

How Nicotine Works

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Smoking or chewing tobacco makes many people feel good, even mildly euphoric. It's the nicotine that produces the buzz. Find out how nicotine affects the human body and what makes it so addictive.

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