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How Numerology Works
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Numerology says everything in the world is dependent upon the mystical properties of numbers. But critics aren't so sure.
Can You Identify These Flashy Cars From the '70s?
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When it comes to flashy cars, you might know your stuff, but do you know your '70s stuff? Race through these photos, show off your automotive knowledge of the decade, and we'll let you know how well you did.
William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
How Jelly Shoes Worked
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Where did jelly shoes come from? Read about jelly shoes at HowStuffWorks.
10 Children's Movies Drastically Changed by Dark Plot Summaries
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It generally goes without saying that the content of a children's movie is going to be much tamer than a movie meant for adult audiences. There are times though when all of the cute characters and colorful animation are really just used to disguise some pretty disturbing stories.
So You Think You Can France: French Geography 101 Quiz
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If Bourdeaux is a place you'd go and you know the way to Marseilles, if it'd be fine to travel the Rhine and you think the Pyrenees are the bee's knees then maybe this French geography quiz is the one for you. Allons-y!
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
What Do You Know About Supercars?
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Are you super big on supercars? Does your automotive knowledge out-accelerate everyone else's? These amazing machines really push the limit, and with this quiz you'll test yours. Take the quiz now!