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Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?
How the IRS Works
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The IRS or Internal Revenue Service handles taxes. Learn about the history of the IRS and how it enforces taxes.
Why do people close their eyes to pray?
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Why do so many people close their eyes to pray? Explore the history behind this prayer ritual.
How Fingerprinting Works
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Fingerprinting is a popular technique for identifying criminals and authenticating access. Learn about fingerprinting and its storied history.
How VINs Work
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Learn where to find your car's VIN, what the numbers mean, and how you can use VINs to help prevent theft, or learn about the history of a used car.
Hurricane Julia 2022
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Learn about Hurricane Julia's origins, its impact, and its place in the history of tropical storms and hurricanes.
Balneotherapy Overview
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Balneotherapy, or the therapeutic use of water, is a safe and time-tested treatment. Learn about uses and history of balneotherapy.
The Sweet Details of Treacle, Britain's Favorite Syrup
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A beloved ingredient in British children's literature, treacle has a long sweet history. Let's dip in.
Is the 'Lovely Assistant' the Real Magician?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history of magician's assistants, what they do and why the assistant is usually a woman.
Did Genghis Khan Really Kill 1,748,000 People in One Hour?
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Genghis Khan is said to have killed 1,748,000 people in one hour. But is that possible? If not, what really happened?