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Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
Can You Name All of These Animals That Start With Vowels?
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There are more animals out there than can be named, so we thought we would start with just the ones that begin with a vowel. Jump into this quiz and see if you can name them as well!
How the Year 2000 Problem Worked
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Until recently, computer programmers used two-digit placeholders for the year portion of the date in their software. Guess what happened when we realized the system couldn't account for the first two numbers? Mass panic.
The Thirty Years' War Quiz
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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.
George Adamski and the Space Brothers
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George Adamski preached an interplanetary gospel based on contact with UFOs and aliens. Though serious investigators scoffed, he earned wide attention. Read about George Adamski and his "Space Brothers."
Helping the Victims of Katrina
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Several groups are providing direct aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, including the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Guard. There are also many ways that you can bring relief to those in need. Learn exactly what these organizations are doing and how you can help.
What are the different types of sunscreen?
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What are the different types of sunscreen? Visit HowStuffWorks to find out what the different types of sunscreen are.
Coke Zero's Formula Is Changing. What Could Go Wrong?
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Coca-Cola decided to change the recipe of its popular Coke Zero to make it taste more like the regular version. But fans are already up in arms. Dare we say another New Coke?
Are Money and Religion More Similar Than We Realize?
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at what ties religion and money so closely together.
Floating Fire Ant Rafts Are Horrifying, Dangerous, Really Cool
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What's the danger of floating fire ant colony rafts? Learn more about the insect survival strategy in this HowStuffWorks article.