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How a Lone Sculptor Gave New Faces to Injured Soldiers of WWI
Anna Coleman Ladd made masks for soldiers badly injured in WWI. HowStuffWorks looks at how this heroic woman's work changed lives.
Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
Ghana's Fantasy Coffins Are to Die For
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HowStuffWorks looks at the Ghanaian tradition of burying the dead in fantasy coffins, vibrant works of art made by skillful master carpenters.
17th-century Plague Doctors Were the Stuff of Nightmares
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HowStuffWorks takes the creepy masks off the 17th century plague doctors.
Albania's Doomsday Bunkers Fed a Dictator's Paranoia
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Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha ordered a massive building program of bunkers throughout the country. But their purpose was more menace than military.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
Doodle a Yankee: The July 4th Quiz
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It's time to show off your independence! And your patriotic knowledge about the Declaration of Independence, fireworks and hot dogs. Let's hear it for more pomp and less circumstance!
The Bizarre Link Between van Gogh's Signature Yellow and Cow Urine
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The bright yellow hue used to great effect by van Gogh and other painters was eventually outlawed, as it was made of urine from dehydrated cows.
10 Biggest Wars in History With Death Tolls in the Tens of Millions
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War has shaped human societies for thousands of years. The biggest wars in history were the armed conflicts with the largest death tolls and the widest political consequences.
Allies Bomb Northern Nazi Germany: June 1943-December 1943
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This World War II timeline highlights key events from June 1943-December 1943. Get details on the Allies' bombing of Nazi Germany, and more.