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What's the Difference Between a Hornet and a Wasp?

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It's a battle of the buzzing insects. We're talking hornets vs. wasps. How do these two differ and which one has the worst sting?

How Obituaries Went From Dry Death Notices to Tributes to Truth

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Obituaries do more than just let the world know someone died. They're a chance to pay tribute to someone, advocate for a cause or even settle a score.

Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?

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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?

What Is the Most Dangerous Animal in the World?

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It's hard to say what is the most dangerous animal in the world; you're not comparing apples to apples. But when it comes dangerous, these four top the list.

Hypergamy: The History and Evolution of 'Marrying Up'

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Explore hypergamy, the practice of marrying someone of higher social status, its historical roots, and how modern shifts in education and gender roles have transformed this tradition.

How Concert Tours Work

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Are you trying to plan a concert tour? Check out HowStuffWorks to learn about how concert tours work.

How Greenhouses Work

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Reproducing plants out of season gave man a measure of control over nature. The allure of it sparked the imagination and inspired new methods for building structures devoted to plants. So how do greenhouses work?

The History of Flight and 10 Bungled Attempts at It

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Ten bungled personal flight attempts over the centuries occurred when people thought they could fly. Learn about ten bungled personal flight attempts.

What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?

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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.

How March Madness Works

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March Madness determines the college basketball national champion. Find out how teams get a ticket to the "Big Dance" and how the match-ups are selected.

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