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Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years
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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Happens to Drivers When Toll Roads Stop Taking Cash?
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How do toll roads and electronic passes work? Learn more about toll roads in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Flemish Giant Rabbits Are Docile Snuggle Bunnies
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Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?
Why Is Opening an Umbrella Inside Bad Luck?
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Everyone knows you're not supposed to open an umbrella indoors. Explore the history behind this long-held superstition.
Is it rude to screen your calls?
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Did you just receive a call and let it go to voicemail? Learn why it is or isn't rude to screen calls at HowStuffWorks.
Do Rhinos Really Stomp Out Fires?
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Do rhinoceros double as firefighters? That's the legend, at least. But is there any truth to it?
Is all of today's wheat technically artificial?
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Wheat takes the heat for gut problems, painful joints - even cancer. Is it because today's wheat is artificially produced? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Does being a bridesmaid three times mean you'll never get married?
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Some people believe that if you're a bridesmaid three times you'll never get married. Learn more about this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
Does Mushroom Coffee Have Medicinal Properties?
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Chaga, cordyceps, lion's mane - the names are mysterious and magical, but does mushroom coffee have medicinal properties? HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Build Your MLB Dream Team, and We'll Guess How Old You Are
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Baseball is how Americans mark time. Every generation grows up with its heroes of the diamond, and every generation's idea of a dream team is distinct. Can we guess your age based on your MLB dream team?