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5 Carrier Pigeon Stories
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Read the greatest stories of the pigeons who have served as invaluable to people who need to send important messages over long distances.
Why does Apple name its OSs after big cats?
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Why does Apple name its OSs after big cats? Find out why Apple names its OSs after big cats at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Unscramble These Auto Manufacturers in Under 4 Minutes?
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You'll need more than speed to win this relay! How many auto manufacturers can you recognize if we scramble the names? Fuel up on car company facts before revving up your word recognition skills. Get in gear. We'll see you at the finish line!
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
Top 10 Rare Books
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The top 10 rare books may surprise you. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the top 10 rare books.
How Global Icon Coco Chanel Reinvented Women's Fashion
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She's a symbol for fashion and feminism, and she designed the little black dress. But hanging next to it in her closet were some big skeletons, too.
Top 10 Famous Female Sideshow Freaks
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These 10 female sideshow freaks sure knew how to put on a show. Read the real stories behind sideshow freaks like the Two-headed Nightingale and the Baboon Lady.
8 Most Expensive Things in the World, From Parking to Palaces
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If money was no problem, how much would you spend on a car, painting or house? We've got the items with the biggest price tags here.
10 Ways 3-D Printing Could Change the World
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3-D printing technology is now used for fashion, food, and many other things. Here are 10 ways 3-D printing could change the world, from HowStuffWorks.
How did ancient civilizations use sundials to tell time?
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Ancient sundials first popped up in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Learn how these sundials came about and what they were used for all those centuries ago.