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You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation

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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?

What will Earth look like in 5,000 years?

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The Earth in 5,000 years would be a very different place because of climate change. Learn about the Earth in 5,000 years.

Who Was the First Person to Speak English?

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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?

The Potato Bug Is a Super Pest That's Hard to Control

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The most iconic agricultural pest of the past 200 years just wants to eat your potato plant.

History of the Watt Steam Engine

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James Watt's steam engine propelled the world forward. Learn about the Watt steam engine's impact and the innovations that helped make it possible.

How Japanese Traditions Work

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Many Japanese traditions go back for hundreds of years. Find out about Japanese traditions at HowStuffWorks.

10 Job Titles That Have Been Around for 2,000 Years

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Some jobs are so critical to everyday life that they've never gone out of style. Learn about 10 job titles that have been around for 2,000 years.

Try a New Vegetable: Romanesco Cauliflower

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This vegetable is such an enigma that it is called a romanesco cauliflower in the US and Canada, a romanesco broccoli and a romanesco cabbage in Germany.

Vietnam's Rong Dragon Bridge Actually Breathes Fire

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This dragon is illuminated every night, spitting out both fire and water on weekends and holidays, as it sways its way over the Han River in Da Nang.

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