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What Is a Group of Ferrets Called? You're Such a Busybody
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OK, you asked your friend, "What is a group of ferrets called," and they gave you a ridiculous answer: a business.
The Origins of Valentine's Day: A Surprisingly Dark Roman Tradition
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The origins of Valentine’s Day stretch back long before heart shaped chocolates and red roses filled store shelves. The history behind Valentine’s Day includes dark origins, muddled stories and a surprising amount of chance.
Is There a Country That Starts With X? Not in the English Language
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People often search for "country that starts with x" and expect to find at least one nation on the list. After all, the English alphabet has 26 letters and nearly 200 sovereign states around the world.
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
10 Cretaceous Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs
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The dinos hog all the Cretaceous headlines. Do you have any idea what else scurried, hopped and otherwise cruised around Earth before the K-T mass extinction?
10 Offbeat Circuses
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The idea of a 'traditional' circus may seem weird, but we've seen great change within the industry. Learn about 10 offbeat circuses at HowStuffWorks.
How the Black Death Worked
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How did the Black Death kill 25 million people? The Black Death caused devastation and hysteria. Learn how the Black Death spread and its effects.
How Yo-Yos Work
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Yo-yos can be traced back at least 2,500 years. It's a toy with true staying power, and it has lately gone high-tech -- ever heard of a yo-yo with a clutch? Learn about yo-yo physics, yo-yo tricks, yo-yo history and some serious upgrades in yo-yo design.
Can You Match the Food to Its Country of Origin?
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Do you know where bangers and mash originated? What about macadamia nuts? They were originally only found in one country. Let's test you!
Was there really a curse on King Tutankhamen's tomb?
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King Tut's tomb is rumored to have a curse because of the tragedies that have happened since its opening. Learn about King Tut's tomb and the King Tut curse.