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Ridiculous History: Bears, Raccoons — and Alligators? — in the White House
Rebecca the Raccoon. Josiah the Badger. Many U.S. presidents have had pets, but they haven't all been cats and dogs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can You Guess the '90s Movie From an Emoji Sequence?
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Do you think you're an expert on all things silver screen? If so, grab a big cup of Coke, a big tub of fresh popcorn and see if you can match the emoji sequence to the movie from the '90s.
Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
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Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
The April Fools' Day Quiz
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If you think you know everything there is to know about pranks and hoaxes, the joke just may be on you. Take this quiz to learn why the merrymaking day came to be, how it's celebrated in different places and some of the best pranks of all time.
Simile Examples in Literature and Everyday Language
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Similes are like spices for writing: Used in the right proportion, they can add zest and verve to your prose. Once you're familiar with them, you'll likely notice that simile examples abound in everyday speech, writing, song lyrics and even advertising slogans.
How Dog Shows Work
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Many different breeds of dogs compete in dog shows. So how do dog show judges determine who wins prizes and points at a dog show?
The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
There Are Over 70 Cat Breeds — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name Half of Them!
Are you feline like a challenge? Hit paws on whatever you're doing and turn your attention to this fur-midable quiz. Purrhaps if you stay focused you'll get a purrfect score. Think you're ready? Let's get started meow!
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.