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Can You Match the Traditional Clothing to Its Country of Origin?

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Traditional dress has been a part of people's cultures for centuries, and today, people still wear formal dress items during cultural events and on weddings. Are you a know-it-all? Let's see if you can name all traditional attires from around the world.

Can You Identify the World Capital When Only Shown One Photo of It? Most Fail!

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The Eiffel Tower not only represents Paris, but the symbol of the country globally. A symbol which embodies the city of love and a country that not only produces fragrant cheeses but also performed the world's first artificial heart transplant and face transplant. But you already know that! So see how many other world capitals you can recognize!

Is a daily shower too much for your skin?

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Is a daily shower too much for your skin? Find out if a daily shower is too much for your skin at HowStuffWorks.

Decorating Ideas

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Coming up with decorating ideas for your home can be both fun and challenging. See these useful interior and exterior decorating ideas.

What Is a Crossover Car?

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The evolution of the basic idea of a crossover vehicle follows relatively clear path. And it's along that path where the term crossover sees its first use in print. Do you know who said it first?

The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries

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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.

How the First Olympics Worked

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Before today's spandex-clad (and some sequined) Olympians set their sights on the gold, silver or bronze, ancient Greeks competed for victory. How did the games begin, and why were the athletes gunning for olive oil?

How Prosthetic Limbs Work

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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.

Why did Lady Godiva take a naked horse ride?

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Lady Godiva is famous for a naked horse ride through town. But is there more to the legend of Lady Godiva? And why is she the symbol of Godiva chocolates?

How do washing machines get clothes clean?

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How do washing machines get clothes clean? Find out how washing machines get clothes clean at TLC Home.

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