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How Christmas Works

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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?

Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?

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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.

Norse Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Yggdrasil and More

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Unlike monotheistic religions based on the belief in an omnipotent, all-powerful overseer god who judges actions and determines justice in the mortal world, in Norse mythology, gods and goddesses were powerful entities that experienced human flaws, trials and conflicts.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Einstein

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The man who had some theories about relativity was also an eccentric who gleefully eschewed socks, dodged German military service and spurned social conventions.

Why Treasure Hunters Are Still Searching for the Nazi Gold Train

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No one has found the Nazi Gold Train, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. HowStuffWorks looks at the latest effort to locate the fabled train.

Can You Answer All of These Texas Trivia Questions Without Any Hints?

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There's a lot more to Texas than BBQ, cowboys, live music and the Alamo. From crazy hot summers to bluebonnet flowers and the best rodeos in the world, Texas has lots to be proud of. But how much do you know about it? Take the quiz and see!

Why Did the Berlin Wall Fall?

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The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most powerful and symbolic moments of the 20th century. But why did the Berlin Wall fall?

Beyond Halloween: 8 Other Holidays Spirits Love

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Some days are just more conducive to the supernatural. Learn some of the holidays that spirits love at HowStuffWorks.

Nazi Germany Conquers France: April 1940-December 1940

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from April 1940 to December 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

Who invented the Barbie doll and why?

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Barbie history is darker than the doll's platinum tresses; this icon was inspired by a German sex toy. Read about Barbie history and the muse behind her.

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