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Who Is the Oldest Living Person? And the Oldest to Ever Live?

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You think you're old? We're pretty certain you've got nothing on Branyas Morera and other people who have officially (and unofficially) held the title of world's oldest person.

How Butter Fueled the Protestant Reformation

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The creamy shortening played an outsized 'roll' in the spread of Protestantism. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

10 Absurd Superstitions From Around The World

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Everyone knows that breaking a mirror gives you seven years of bad luck, and that if you step on a crack you'll break your mother's back. It's easy enough to avoid a superstitious catastrophe when you're at home and know all about the culture and folklore, but what about when you're outside your native country? If [...] The post 10 Absurd Superstitions From Around The World appeared first on Goliath.

A Very Smurfy Quiz

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In the '80s, the popular "Smurfs" comic grew into a Saturday morning cartoon classic that had kids quipping, "What the smurf?" If you can't get enough of those little blue creatures, test your smurfiness with our quiz.

The US Presidential History Quiz

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How much do you know about the 43 men who have led the United States? Take this quiz to find out.

The Fierce Fashion History Quiz

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Dress has always been used as both a statement of belonging and individuality. But what were some of the earliest "fashions?" Journey through fashion history with this quiz at HowStuffWorks.

How Many Countries of South America Can You Name?

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From the Amazon Rainforest to the Andes Mountains, the fourth-largest continent is a treasure trove of natural wonders and historical sites. Let's explore the countries of South America and take a look at what makes each one unique.

The Tallest Dog Breed Originally Hunted Wolves in Ireland

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Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but some breeds tower above the rest, in both height and heart. These gentle giants have been companions, protectors and working partners to humans for centuries.

Ridiculous History: A Nation Sacrifices Its Sausage to Fight a War

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They may not seem stealthy now, but in WWI, zeppelins were airborne attackers. Learn what strange ingredient zeppelins needed at HowStuffWorks Now.

How a Frisky Feline Made Aviation History

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Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.

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