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The Strange Tale of the Mysterious Dutch Ghost Ship Ourang Medan
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A strange radio message sent a search party to find an eerily silent ship manned by a deceased crew, their faces contorted in fear. What happened aboard the Ourang Medan has been a mystery ever since.
Ultimate Guide to French Wines
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French wines have unique characteristics that set them apart. Learn all about French wines at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Geiger Counters Work?
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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.
We Challenge You to ID All of These Breeds If You Think You're a Horse Expert!
Of course, you're the one who knows horse breeds like they're your best friends, and this quiz endorses your mysterious horse forces. It's agreed that you need to ID every breed, so take the reins and do it with speed!
Famous Urban Legends Quiz
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How much do you know about ghoulish myths from around the world? Take this quiz to find out!
Freeports: Warehouses Filled With Art the Public Never Gets to See
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It's hard to imagine, but much of the world's most beautiful art sits, rarely seen by anyone, in tax-free warehouses called freeports.
The 22 Best-selling Books of All Time
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It's easy to find out how much money a movie made on its opening weekend. But when it comes to books, sales numbers can be hard to pin down. That's where we come in.
Will victory gardens help us beat high food prices?
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During WWII, a victory garden was a symbol of patriotism. Today, it symbolizes a different victory. Could the victory garden fight rising food prices?
Trivia Quiz of the Day
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Are you a wealth of unless information? Do you belong on "Jeopardy?" Do you win every trivia night at the pub? Then, this quiz is for you! Test your smarts with this assortment of random trivia questions.
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
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The modern tradition of using a middle name most likely began in the Middle Ages. HowStuffWorks checks out the history of the middle moniker.