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Can You Match Each Surname to Its Country of Origin?
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Last names -- or surnames -- are a vital aspect of human identity in many parts of the world. They tell a story about family status, occupation and much more. Can you match these surnames to their countries of origin?
Why Did the Russians Seal Up the Deepest Hole in the World?
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The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia is the deepest hole in the world. It's deeper than the Mariana Trench and deeper than Mt. Everest is tall. Why did the Russians dig this deep, and why did they stop?
Incredible History: When WWII POWs Held an Olympics in a Nazi Camp
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For the Polish military officers allowed to participate, the games were a celebration of humanity during a time of death and destruction. But these games demonstrate - to this day - the awesome healing power of sports.
The Thirty Years' War Quiz
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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.
What did the Nazis have to do with archaeology?
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In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Dr. Jones battles the Nazis for the Holy Grail. Did the Nazis really have an interest in archaeology? And if so, what fueled it?
10 of History's Most Notorious Traitors
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Can you name 10 of history's most notorious traitors? Find out 10 of history's most notorious traitors at HowStuffWorks.
10 Health Care Systems Around the World
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On our list of 10 Health Care Systems Around the World, you'll learn how other nations finance health insurance. Read about other health care systems.
How Stinger Missiles Work
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The Stinger missile is a deadly man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. It's lightweight, combat-proven and has a greater than 90 percent success rate. So how are Stingers used and against whom?
Why Karl Marx Was One of the Most Influential and Destructive Thinkers In History
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He co-authored The Communist Manifesto, which was the basis for a new political movement. But to say he is only the Father of Communism sells Karl Marx short.
Can You Match the Country to the Language Spoken There?
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Hola! Shalom! NÇ hÇŽo! Hello! Can you tell us which language belongs with which country, or will you be stuck saying bonjour in India?