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What It's Like to Stay Silent for 10 Days
Silent meditation retreats can last days, weeks or even a month. Learn what it's like to keep quiet for so long at HowStuffWorks Now.
What is the true meaning of jihad?
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A recently declassified U.S. government study says the Iraq war has become a uniting cause for 'Muslim jihadists.' What really is a jihad?
So You Think You Can France: French Geography 101 Quiz
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If Bourdeaux is a place you'd go and you know the way to Marseilles, if it'd be fine to travel the Rhine and you think the Pyrenees are the bee's knees then maybe this French geography quiz is the one for you. Allons-y!
If You Recognize More Than 35 Of These Iconic Celebs, You're Probably A Baby Boomer
From Hollywood hunks like Marlon Brando or Paul Newman to singing sensations and sports heroes, baby boomers grew up admiring a whole different series of celebrities than their parents, and sorry millennials ... there's not a Kardashian in sight. See which ones you recognize with this quiz!
Can You Match the NBA Coach to Their Current Team?
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These are the leaders who scream from the sideline, hold clipboards and draw up plays. Will you be able to match them to the teams they're trying to guide to the playoffs? Get started and see if you can pop out a perfect score!
How Fiber-to-the-home Broadband Works
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Fiber-to-the-home broadband connections promise the next generation in connectivity to consumers. Learn more about ftth broadband connections at HowStuffWorks.
13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population
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New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.
What Is Einstein's 'God Letter'?
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HowstuffWorks takes a look at Albert Einstein's famous 'God letter.'
What Is a Group of Sheep Called? Not Necessarily a Herd
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If you've ever driven past a pasture dotted with woolly creatures and wondered, "What is a group of sheep called," you're not alone.
What happens to abandoned mines?
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Abandoned mine shafts may look romantic with their clapboarded entrances and rusting pickaxes, but they can be deadly. So who ensures that these dangerous sites are properly closed up? You may find the answer a little unsettling.