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Who Invented Chess?

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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.

How Animal Domestication Works

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Animal domestication happened long ago. Find out which animals were domesticated first and why animals were domesticated at all.

How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?

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The Incan empire was erased from existence by fewer than 200 men, but how was this possible? Find out how the Incan empire was brought down.

Classic Airplanes

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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.

The Mastodon Boneyard That Stole Thomas Jefferson's Heart

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Massive mastodons roamed lower Kentucky during the last ice age. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the natural and presidential history of the region.

Why Does the U.S. Use Fahrenheit Instead of Celsius?

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While most of the rest of the world has switched to Celsius, the U.S. continues to use the Fahrenheit temperature scale, apparently out of simple inertia.

How Iron and Steel Work

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The refining of iron ore is one of the most historically significant achievements of all time. Find out how iron gets turned into steel and what it's used for.

10 Ways That Doctors Treated Infections Before Antibiotics

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Scientists are now taking a second look at treatments that were popular before the discovery of antibiotics. Learn all about them at HowStuffWorks.

How War Dogs Work

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Was a dog really the first to encounter bin Laden? We may never know, but we do know that man's best friend has been serving in wars for centuries, getting soldiers smokes, sniffing out bombs and patrolling borders. Why do canines make such good soldiers?

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