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Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?
No Need to Beware the Ides of March, Actually
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March 15, the Ides of March, has become synonymous with betrayal, lost loyalty and unwelcome surprises. But should this day still make us wary?
How to Deactivate Facebook
Whether you want to break up with Facebook for good - or just take a breather - we've got step-by-step instructions so you can do either.
Can You Translate These Basic Spanish Phrases?
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Spanish is a language that's widely spoken within the United States and around the world, but do you know "hola" from "adiós?" Test your basic Spanish skills with this magnífico HowStuffWorks quiz.
From Caesar to Brexit: The English History Quiz
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English history goes back just a lot bit further than that of the United States. How much do you know about the past of jolly old England? How far back does your knowledge of English history go? Take this quiz to find out!
What's Your Moral Alignment?
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Unearth your moral essence the old D&D way. If you're the type of driver who doesn't signal before turning, then it could mean you've crossed over into a moral realm of no return. Find out why!
How Revisionist History Works
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Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.
22 of the Worst Prisons in the World
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These prisons house some of the world's most notorious criminals. But battles rage behind their walls, oftentimes leaving inmates susceptible to torture, disease and even death. These are some of the worst prisons on the planet.
Can someone own the moon?
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Can someone own the moon? Learn all about real estate on the moon what it takes to get your own lunar property.
How Prohibition Worked
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Prohibition was a constitutional amendment banning the sale and production of alcohol in the U.S. HowStuffWorks looks at prohibition and why it failed.