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How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
What Is MS-13 and Why Is It So Scary?
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President Donald Trump says deporting members of MS-13 will make the U.S. safer. HowStuffWorks looks at the gang's history and whether it's that simple.
How Dual Flush Toilets Work
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Dual flush toilets handle solid and liquid waste differently from the standard toilet. Find out how dual flush toilets get rid of waste.
Asian History Quiz
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Asia is a massive continent with countless cultures and histories going back thousands of years. Put your Asian history knowledge to the test with this quiz!
The British Armed Forces Quiz
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Test your (knowledge of) British military might by taking our British Armed Forces Quiz. Learn how the armed forces work in Merry Old England. Or, you know, Regular Modern Great Britain.
What was the first telescope that humans launched into space?
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The history of space exploration is full of firsts: first animal in space, first human on the moon, first probe to reach mars. But as they say, you've got to look before you leap. So what was the first telescope launched into space?
17.6 Million Americans Still Lack Access to Healthy Food
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The number of Americans living in food deserts has decreased, but there's still a long way to go before everyone has access to healthy food.
All 'Aboot' Canadian Holidays
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What's Victoria Day all about? Why is Canadian Thanksgiving in October? We'll give you a quick tour of Canadian holidays.
How the Census Works
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The U.S. census is a huge project bent on counting every U.S. resident. Find out about the changes for the 2020 census with HowStuffWorks.
How Many Muslim Countries Are in the World?
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Islam is one of the world's largest religions, practiced by over 1.9 billion people across the globe — that's nearly a quarter of the world population. The world's Muslims are spread out across the globe, but the largest Muslim population is in the Middle East and other surrounding regions.