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Norse Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Yggdrasil and More
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Unlike monotheistic religions based on the belief in an omnipotent, all-powerful overseer god who judges actions and determines justice in the mortal world, in Norse mythology, gods and goddesses were powerful entities that experienced human flaws, trials and conflicts.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
The Random Knowledge Quiz
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How would you rate your knowledge of random things? And by random, we mean random. This quiz will test your knowledge!
Can You Guess the Country These Foods Came From?
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Without leaving your desk, we're going to take a culinary trip around the world! You should prepare yourself to be hungry while you tell us where these dishes are from. Can you name as many as you think you can?
Will we ever run out of magma?
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Will we run out of magma, or is there an infinite supply within the Earth's crust? Find out if we will ever run out of magma.
How the Vikings Worked
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The Vikings, we may think, were bloodthirsty pillagers in horned helmets. While Vikings did plunder, they also did great things -- and in different headgear.
Can You Match the Country to the Conflict?
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As you struggle to keep up with the busy nature of modern life, you might hear of horrors in far-flung places like Darfur, Donbass, Kashmir or the Congo - but have you ever taken the time to find these places on the map? Take our quiz to see if you can match conflicts old and new to the correct country.
Where in the World Is Myspace Tom?
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Myspace took the world by storm and Tom was everyone's first friend. But then we left Myspace and Tom, too. HowStuffWorks found out where he is now.
How the reactable Works
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The reactable is a collaborative music synthesizer that works by placing and moving blocks on top of a table. Learn about the reactable.
Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?
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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?