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Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her
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Notre Dame Cathedral has burned. HowStuffWorks looks at how she was built.
Palm Reading: How to Read Your Palms
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Ever wondered how palm reading works? Explore the intriguing meanings behind palm lines and what they say about your life journey
How Deep Is the Deepest Lake in the World?
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You could stack the Eiffel Tower, the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty in Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the U.S. But, do you know what the deepest lake in the world is?
10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes
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Crop circles. Alien autopsies. Time travelers. These are just some of the paranormal phenomena that people have believed in but were later found to be hoaxes. Often, even when someone admitted to making it up, that didn't stop the true believers.
10 Obscene Hand Signs and Gestures From Around the World
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A friendly gesture in one country might be highly insulting in another. You'd better be sure you're using these 10 hand signs correctly before trying them out.
Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" Quiz
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu, also simply called, "The Sun Tzu" is a classic ancient text on military strategy. Even if you've never been strapped in armor, how much do you know about these tried-and-true techniques?
Why Do People Knock on Wood for Luck?
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Have you ever wondered why people knock on wood for luck? Like many superstitions, the answer goes back as far as pagan rituals.
How Barbecue Works
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Almost every country in the world has some dish involving meat cooked over the fire. In the U.S., it's called barbecue. Come with us on a mouthwatering-journey through the history, politics and techniques of barbecue.
10 Treasures We'll Lose as Sea Levels Rise
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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 of the most notable spots in danger of rising sea levels due to climate change.
Why Are Wishbones Supposed to be Lucky?
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Every Thanksgiving, pairs across the U.S. break wishbones to see who's left holding the bigger piece and, of course, the bigger chunk of luck. But, why?