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Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
How a Theremin Works
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A theremin is an instrument you can play without touching. Learn how a theremin works and the history of the theremin at HowStuffWorks.
How Chrysler Works
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Walter Chrysler parted with Buick to start his own company. Learn about the origins of Chrysler, and how it became one of the famous "Big Three."
What was Australia's Stolen Generation?
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The Stolen Generation is a dark chapter in Australia's history. Read about the Stolen Generation and how Aborigines were taken from their homes.
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
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Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations. Here are six to discover.
How Comic-Con Came to Rule the Pop Culture World
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The hosts of Nerdificient talk about the history of comic book conventions and how San Diego's Comic-Con became so enormous.
10 Most-spoken Languages in the World (2 Are From India)
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If you are searching for the most-spoken languages in the world, you are really asking how people communicate across culture, history, and geography.
Famous Historical Couples
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These pictures of famous historical couples show some of the most famous power pairings in history. Take a look at pictures of famous couples.
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.
Are habits inherited?
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Could your ancestors be to blame for your overeating or excess spending? Learn if there's some weight to this suggestion at HowStuffWorks.