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Why Everybody Is Hooked on Fish Sauce
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Don't let its name - or strong aroma - turn you off. Fish sauce is a savory sauce used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and we promise if you try it, you'll never let your kitchen be without it.
Can You Answer These Basic Bible Questions Every Catholic Should Know?
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Calling all Catholics! Do you think you know your faith enough to dive deeper into its main guide of life -- the Bible? Put your knowledge to the test, and see if you can answer some of the most basic Bible questions we listed here. Godspeed!
Queen Nefertiti in Secret Tomb Behind King Tut? It's Not That Simple
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Is Queen Nefertiti buried in a hidden chamber behind King Tut's tomb? Learn more about the Tut tomb in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Contortionists Work
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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.
How is ceramic tile made?
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How is ceramic tile made? It all starts with clay. If you've ever wondered how ceramic tile is made, come see the journey from clay to glazed product.
What Do Different Stones Symbolize? A Guide to Crystal Meanings
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Discover the meanings of different stones and crystals. Learn how gemstones symbolize energy, healing, protection, and spiritual growth in various traditions.
How Concrete Roofs Work
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Concrete roofs are exactly what they sound like: solid slabs of concrete capping the top of homes. How can concrete roofs protect you from big storms?
5 Farming Technologies That Changed the World
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Farming technologies have allowed the world to be fed, even though most people no longer farm. Only 2 percent of Americans are farmers, versus 90 percent in the 1700s. Which tools and technologies have had the most impact on farming and why?
Did Nostradamus make any predictions about 2012?
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Every time disaster strikes, one man's name arises alongside the obsessive news coverage: Nostradamus. According to some folks, the famed French seer has predicted many of the planet's gloomy twists and turns. What did he have to say about 2012?
How Lampworking Works
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What makes lampworking unique? Read about the art, technique and tools behind lampworking glass at HowStuffWorks.