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Sept. 6, 1959: Mattel's Barbie Goes on Sale
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Barbie was introduced in 1959 by Mattel and based on a German doll named Lilli. Learn more about the history and controversy surrounding Barbie.
What are the four basic types of crescent wrenches?
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Crescent wrenches got their name from the Crescent Tool Company. Learn about the four basic types of crescent wrench in this article.
Oh Chrismon Tree, Oh Chrismon Tree?
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In 1957, a woman named Frances Kipps Spencer invented "Chrismons" to remind parishioners of the true meaning behind the Christian celebration of Christmas.
What Causes Stockholm Syndrome?
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Stockholm syndrome is a phenomenon in which victims of trauma or kidnapping sympathize with their captors. Learn how Stockholm Syndrome got its name.
Barapasaurus
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Barapasaurus is named for a word meaning "big leg" in a local dialect in central India. Learn more about Barapasaurus and Barapasaurus behavior.
Prenatal Vitamins
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Prenatal vitamins (brand names Prenatal-1 + Iron and Stuartnatal Plus) are multivitamins for use during pregnancy. Learn about this supplement.
28 Phobias and Their Definitions
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If you're afraid of it, someone's probably made up a goofy name. Read our list of 28 phobias and their definitions.
Why is a cell phone called a cell phone?
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One of the most interesting things about a cell phone is that it is really a radio. Find out why cell phones are named as they are.
How the Greatest Generation Works
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What was so special about the Greatest Generation? Learn about the Greatest Generation -- and how they got the name -- at HowStuffWorks.
10 Animals That Start With 'T': From Terror Birds to Texas Rat Snakes
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Tasmanian devil, teddy guinea pig, tawny frogmouth... How many animals starting with the letter "T" can you name?