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Is It a Nice Day for a Ghost Wedding?

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Most ghosts are concerned with haunting stuff, but some settle down and get married instead. Learn more about ghost weddings at HowStuffWorks Now.

Félicette, the First Feline in Space, Finally Got Her Due

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Felicette was the first, and so far, only, cat to ever go into space. Why did France send her up, and what happened later? HowStuffWorks finds out.

Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies

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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.

How Carcassonne Works

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Carcassonne isn't just a fortress town in France; it's an addictive strategy game, too. Read about Carcassonne at HowStuffWorks.

Was the Terrifying 18th-century Beast of Gévaudan a Wolf or Something More Sinister?

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In the 1760s in the town of Gévaudan, France, a monster lurked, killing as many as 100 people. But, the identity of the Beast of Gévaudan remains unknown.

Vincent van Gogh Paintings from the Yellow House

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In 1888 Vincent van Gogh moved to the Yellow House in Arles, in the south of France. Learn about Vincent van Gogh's paintings from the Yellow House.

How Concordes Work

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The only passenger plane that flies faster than the speed of sound, and can get from New York to London in less than four hours, is calling it quits. Learn how this amazing plane works.

Only History Fanatics Can Name All 50 Famous Historic Figures

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These famous people in history have inspired millions by their actions, beliefs or artistic contributions. Do you think you know your history? Take this quiz and see how many of these famous people you can name from an image.

The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII

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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.

What Did Benjamin Franklin Invent? Much More Than Bifocals

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Between running a print shop, engineering the U.S. postal system, and helping sow the seeds of the American Revolution, Benjamin Franklin also found time to draw up a vast collection of new devices. What are some of his most enduring inventions?

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