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'The Last Supper': The Masterpiece Leonardo Didn't Want to Paint
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'The Last Supper' has had a rough history, from flaking paint to the fact that da Vinci really didn't want to paint it. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
How Cinco de Mayo Works
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When you hear the words "Cinco de Mayo," what comes to mind? Margaritas? Mariachi bands? Find out what Cinco de Mayo is all about.
Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?
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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.
Do you know where in the world you can find these famous statues?
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Of the thousands of remarkable statues around the world, you may know where to find the Statue of Liberty, and maybe the Sphinx. But what about all the others? From The Thinker and Venus de Milo to the Olmec Colossal Heads and Moai, see if you can match the famous statue to where in the world you'd find it.
Test Your Knowledge: Defensive Military Tactics
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In an armed conflict, sometimes your best course of action is to defend a stronghold instead of going on the offensive. How much do you know about defensive military tactics? Take this quiz to find out!
How the Metric System Works
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Ever heard of a little unit called a femtometer? Can you tell us how much you weigh -- in petagrams? We know you can't, so hurry up and start reading. We have work to do.
Can You Name All 35 Famous Works of Literature From a Description?
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Literature gives us a record of how humans have processed the joys and griefs of existence over the ages. How much of the record have you read? Let's test your knowledge of human experience with this quiz!
Ultimate Guide to the Savoie Wine Region
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The Savoie wine region is among France's best. Learn all about the Savoie wine region at HowStuffWorks.
The Axis Conquers the Philippines: January 1942-July 1942
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The Axis conquering the Philippines had repercussions throughout all of World War II's major theaters. Find a timeline and photos in this article.
Can You Name the Movie Star If We Show You Three Characters They Played?
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Are you an avid follower of celebrity news? Or a devoted movie buff? If you can name these movie stars from three characters they played, consider yourself a true cinephile!