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7 Pieces of Art That Shook Up the World

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Can a piece of art be so significant that it changes the way the world sees art itself? Clearly, the answer is yes.

What If America Had Lost the Revolution?

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If the colonists hadn't eked out a victory against the mighty British Empire, what would have been their fate? Would leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have been executed?

98% of People Can't Match All of These Flags With Their Countries! Can You?

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Flags have been used for centuries as symbols which bind people of a particular region together. If you're a globetrotter, or just simply love leafing through the pages in your atlas, do you think you can identify each of these flags? Take our quiz and find out!

How That Creamy Chocolate Is Made

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Chocolate comes from the equatorial cacao tree's unassuming cocoa beans. Learn the steps from tree to table as cocoa beans become sumptuous chocolate.

How do you invest in gold?

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Do you know how to invest in gold? Find out the best ways to invest in gold in this article from howstuffworks.com.

12 WPA Projects that Still Exist

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WPA projects spanned from New York to California, and many still exist today. Find out about 12 WPA projects that can still be found.

Do you know which of these is bigger?

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We live in a world filled with things of all sizes. Some things are super-sized -- other things are simply teeny. Can you pick which of the following is bigger?

15 Types of Monkeys Climbing Trees All Around the World

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Found swinging through the canopies of tropical forests or foraging on the forest floor, the many types of monkeys are split into two main groups: Old World monkeys and New World monkeys. These primate species differ in habitat, behavior and physical traits, from prehensile tails to colorful facial features.

Do Murderers Disproportionately Have 13 Letters in Their Names?

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Jeffrey Dahmer, Albert DeSalvo, Aileen Wuornos: all serial killers, and three of many with 13 letters in their names. Coincidence or is there a link between murder and the maligned number 13?

The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone

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Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.

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