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Exploring the World of Mail-order Marriages

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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum - and heartbreaking.

The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget

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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.

Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?

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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.

Why Can't We Find Jimmy Hoffa's Body?

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Jimmy Hoffa disappeared on July 30, 1975 and hasn't been seen since. HowStuffWorks talks to an expert with a theory about what might have happened.

What was the 20th century's first genocide?

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What was the 20th century's first genocide? Read about what may have been the first genocide of the 1900s: the Herero and Namaqua people.

Could we power all cars entirely from wind power?

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Could we power all cars entirely from wind power? Read about wind power and whether or not we could use wind power to power all cars.

6 Cheesy Facts About Cheeseburgers

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When and where was the cheeseburger invented? What's the right way to add the cheese? HowStuffWorks answers your burning cheeseburger questions.

Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton

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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.

Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health

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Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of epidemics worldwide.

The Many Lives of the Mysterious Queen of Sheba

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One of the few female figures represented in Christianity, Judaism and Islam, the Queen of Sheba is also the mother of the Ethiopian nation.

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