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The Ultimate Wedding Planning Quiz

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A wedding is supposed to be a happy occasion, but many people get so stressed out trying to plan it that they can hardly enjoy the day when it arrives. Planning a wedding doesn't have to be a nightmare. Can you get through the process unscathed?

How Astrolabes Work

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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?

How 'The Da Vinci Code' Doesn't Work

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Learn what happened when we took a close, hard look at 'The Da Vinci Code' and how it uses science, technology, art and history.

Fantastic Four's Canon Report Card

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'Fantastic Four' hit the big screen in 2005, but Roger Corman produced an earlier version in 1994. Learn how all three Fantastic Four movies stack up.

What are the origins of democracy?

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What are the origins of democracy? Read about politics in the United States (which is actually a republic), the ancient Athenians and the origins of democracy.

5 At-home Jobs for Retirees

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What are some at-home jobs for retirees? Learn about 5 At-home Jobs for Retirees at HowStuffWorks.

Jacques Cousteau: The Man Who Brought the Ocean Into Our Homes

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Jacques-Yves Cousteau inspired an entire generation to take an interest in the deep sea and was one of the first to warn of the peril of its destruction.

What % Intelligent Are You?

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You don't need to be a member of Mensa or the next Albert Einstein to take our intellectual quiz! Just show us how your mind works and how you perceive the world so we can determine how smart of a person you really are!

The Chelsea Hotel Is New York's Legendary Hotel for Artists and Dreamers

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Since it was built in 1885, New York's famous Hotel Chelsea has been home to countless artists, writers, poets and creatives and its history is the stuff of legend.

What was the impact of the Age of Enlightenment?

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What was the impact of the Age of Enlightenment? Read about the impact and after-effects of the Enlightenment Age.

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