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Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?
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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Europe After World War I: November 1918-August 1931
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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.
Can a sound wave kill you?
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A sound wave alone probably won't kill you. Crank the volume on a terrible song, though, and you just might annoy everyone to death.
Wolverine vs. Badger: An Intensely Scrappy Showdown
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Out in the wild, who wins in a wolverine vs. badger brawl? These two animals may look like scrappy fur balls, but they're built for battle. Think claws, jaws and hides tougher than a biker jacket.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
5 of History's Most Cunning Con Artists
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You think you'd never fall for a conman's (or conwoman's) shtick. But so did many of the victims of these five con artists. What scams did they pull off?
The Sound of Ancient Irish Horns, Rediscovered in Modern India
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What is the link between ancient Irish horns and those found in present-day India? Learn more about ancient horns in this HowStuffWorks Now article.