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Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years
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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudà who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."
Can a Country Buy Another Country?
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Can a country actually buy another country? HowStuffWorks looks into the history and feasibility of countries buying and selling each other.
Will a Third-Party Candidate Ever Win the White House?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the many hurdles a third-party presidential candidate faces in the U.S., and why it's harder than ever for them to be elected.
Meet Hell-Cat Maggie, the Mythical Dame of the Dead Rabbits Gang
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HowStuffWorks learns about some very colorful alleged members of the 1860s gangs including Hell-Cat Maggie of the Dead Rabbits.
How the Best Public Transportation Benefits Cities and Residents
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A 2019 study evaluated public transportation in 100 U.S. cities, ranking them best to worst. HowStuffWorks explores the results and how we can benefit.
Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits
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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.
How Wine, Art and Diamonds Defy the Laws of Economics
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HowStuffWorks looks at the concept of Veblen goods, where demand goes up when the price does. But why?
Reading the Rails: What Was the Hobo Code?
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Hoboes were a widely displaced brotherhood who illegally hopped trains and journeyed across the country, taking odd jobs wherever they could find them. The hobo code helped them survive.
Moissanite vs. Diamond: Which Is the Best Engagement Ring?
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What's the difference between moissanite and diamonds? And which of these brilliant stones wins out when it comes to the engagement ring competition?
How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?
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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.