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What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?
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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.
How Hanukkah Works
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Every year, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating triumph over persecution. Find out what Hanukkah is all about.
Why Were the Pharisees the 'Bad Guys' in the Bible?
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The New Testament is full of tense exchanges between Jesus and the Pharisees, who often tried to trip him up in legalistic debates. But who were the Pharisees really and what did they believe?
What Rumi, the World's Most Popular Poet, Wants to Teach Us, 800 Years Later
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Rumi, the Sufi mystic and Persian poet wrote a staggering amount of verse, and is still widely influential and beloved to this day.
Top 5 Stinkiest Cheeses
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Many culinary connoisseurs can't get enough of the so-called stinky cheese varieties. Learn about our top 5 stinkiest cheeses.
The Law of Attraction: Will the Universe Give You What You Want?
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HowStuffWorks looks at the Law of Attraction, how it's supposed to work and some of the criticisms about it.
The General Science Quiz
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You spent a lot of time sitting in science classes -- But do you remember any of what you learned, or did you forget it right after the test? Take this quiz to prove your general science IQ!
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.
Who Was John Calvin, and What Is Calvinism?
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John Calvin is best known for his doctrine of predestination, a controversial belief that continues to be popular in some churches. But what who was he, and what is predestination?
How Far Is Russia From Alaska?
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Sarah Palin never really said she could see Russia from her house. But how far is Russia from Alaska anyway? And can you see one country from the other?