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How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
How Caffeine Works
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Caffeine is one of the most commonly-used drugs -- 90% of Americans use it. Learn why caffeine is America's most popular drug and what it does to your body.
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?
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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?
How Colombian Traditions Work
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Many Colombian traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Colombian traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Did You Know It's 2016 in Ethiopia Right Now?
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The Ethiopian calendar is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar, and time is measured there on a 12-hour clock.
See If You Can Name All These Veggies!
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Come on now, don't beet around the bush! We want to get jalapeño business to find out just how well you know the vegetable aisle. Be sure to bring your A-game to this quiz because there's not mushroom for error!
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
How Entomophagy Works
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Entomophagy is the practice of eating insects. Bugs are nutritious and some of them taste great, but in the Western world entomophagy is a cultural taboo. Would you eat bugs?
How Accents Work
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How do accents develop and why is it so hard to lose one? Learn all about accents from HowStuffWorks.