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Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
What Makes One Pencil Superior to Another?
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Not all pencils are created equal. There's a reason why teachers and school supply lists specify one pencil brand.
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
How to Shingle a Roof: Step-by-Step Instructions
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You want to replace the shingles on your roof with architectural shingles, but you're not sure how to install architectural shingles. Learn how to install architectural shingles from this article.
Rain Check: Meaning, Origins and Examples of the Idiom
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Ever had plans that got canceled because of bad weather or a last-minute schedule change? If so, you might have been offered a rain check.
Can Animals Get Sunburned?
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Can the UV light emitted by the sun hurt a non-human animal's skin too? Learn whether animals get sunburned in this HowStuffWorks article.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Marie Antoinette
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How much do you know about Marie Antoinette? HowStuffWorks Now gives you five facts about the misunderstood French queen on her birthday.
My Kid Has a Kickstarter
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Kid entrepreneurs are actually cool now. Learn more about these kidtrepeneurs, or "treps" at HowStuffWorks Now.
The Cozy Icelandic Christmas Tradition You'll Want to Steal
HowStuffWorks learns about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð or the Christmas Book Flood. Iceland is the most book-loving country in the world.
The Man Whose Blood Saved More Than 2 Million Babies
James Harrison produces a rare antibody in his blood called RhD immunoglobulin that's saved millions of Australian babies. Read more at HowStuffWorks.