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How Stained Glass Works

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Stained glass is an ancient art form dating back to the Egyptians. Learn how stained glass came about, how it's made and what it's used for.

Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?

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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!

28 Industrial Revolution Inventions That Shaped Our World

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Many inventions during the Industrial Revolution caused Europeans and Americans to move from an agricultural economy to an industrial one and changed the world forever. What were the top 10?

Can hair extensions damage my scalp?

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Can hair extensions damage my scalp? Read about the risks of damage from hair extensions at HowStuffWorks.

How Does a Camera Obscura Device Work?

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A pinhole camera is the simplest camera possible. To get a better understanding of how they work, read more about camera obscura principles.

Goatees: Cool and Progressive or Outdated and Passe?

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Goatees have been growing on faces for, well, a long time. So has their time come and gone, or are they more popular than ever?

Why Is Chuck Short for Charles and Dick Short for Richard?

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There's no 'U' in Charles or 'B' in William, so how did those get to be the nicknames? HowStuffWorks investigates.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today

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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.

Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign

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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.

Why Is Blackface Controversial? Just Look at Its History

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Blackface, the old practice of using makeup to transform into a caricature of a black person, is still around. Learn about the history of blackface.

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