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Tuscan Wine Windows: Charming Remnants of Ancient Social Distancing
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Scattered around Tuscany, you'll still find beautiful little windows through which wine was passed during the plague - an early social distancing measure.
The Germans Have a Word for the Slow Days of Late Summer: Sommerloch
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You know that time in summer when everything slows down and not much is going on? The German word sommerloch neatly sums it up. But where did it come from?
Can You Ace This Thanksgiving Myths Quiz?
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The original Thanksgiving was very different to the way it is celebrated now. Find out more about Thanksgiving with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
You've Heard of Smallpox, But What Was the Great Pox?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the surprising relationship between syphilis and smallpox.
It's Elementary: The Periodic Table Quiz
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The periodic table of elements was an important turning point in the history of the chemistry. Take HowStuffWorks' periodic table quiz to learn more.
The Milk and Mucus Myth, Busted
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Is there a link between milk and mucus production? HowStuffWorks looks at the myth.
Railroads of the 1920s
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Railroads of the 1920s reflected a time of uncertainty in the industry at the time. Learn more about the railroads of the 1920s.
What is the history of golf?
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What is the history of golf? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn the history of golf.
10 Monsters That Deserve Movies
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Speed date with us as we get to know 10 monsters that deserve movies. Hollywood's monster menagerie will never be the same.
10 Antique Toys That Still Look Like Fun
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Call them outdated or laud them for being 'vintage' but some toys just never go out of style. Learn about some fierce antique toys at HowStuffWorks.