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What's the Dill? The History of the Pickle
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People have been pickling cucumbers since the time of Cleopatra. Why the cucumber and why is the pickle always served with your deli sandwich?
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
How Millefiori Works
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Millefiori is an Italian word meaning 'thousand flowers.' What makes millefiori glass so special?
10 Amazing Circus Families
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Many circus families stretch back seven or eight generations. Learn about some of the most storied circus families still under the big top.
What is steel wool made of?
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Steel wool is made of aluminum, bronze or steel wires. Learn what steel wool is made of from this article.
Can You Name the Countries for These Mostly Green Flags?
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The stars and stripes. The maple leaf. The red ensign. The gold and green. Every country has a flag and every flag has a meaning. Do you think you can ID all these countries that have green flags? Run this quiz up the flagpole, and see who salutes!
Korea's Haenyeo Female Freedivers Brave Freezing Waters and a Changing Culture
Who are Korea's haenyeo female free divers? Learn more about this fading traditional fishing method in this HowStuffWorks article.
Origins of Hinduism and a Constantly Evolving Religion
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Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion. But tracing the origins of Hinduism isn’t like finding the founder of Christianity or the date Islam began. It doesn’t have a single historical founder or sacred text.
How the Steam Locomotive and Steam Technology Work
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Steam technology works to harness the power of steam in order to perform work. Learn about steam technology and some steam technologies.
10 Strange American Traditions
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Americans celebrate many traditions without even considering how strange the rest of world might consider them. What do you think are some of the weirdest?