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What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?
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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?
Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz From 1999?
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It may seem like just yesterday that the world was stressing about Y2K, but it has been over two decades now! How much do you remember about 1999? Dial in to this quiz and test your knowledge!
What Tattoo Reflects Your Inner Druid?
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Imagine being a teacher, a lawyer, a leader and also a powerful spiritual connection between mortals and the mystical world beyond. Just another day in the life of a druid. Pull back your hood and take this quiz to see which tattoo reflects your inner druid!
How Long Would You Have Survived in Ancient Rome?
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Almost 2,000 years ago, Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger proclaimed, "nil desperandum," meaning, "never despair." After a few days in Ancient Rome, however, most would probably find this easier said than done. So, would you despair or thrive in this dark time?
How Online Gambling Works
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Online gambling has grown in popularity since the first site opened 10 years ago. Find out how online gambling works and what online gambling games are available.
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
12 Big Cases of Revenge
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The concept of revenge predates legal history. But sometimes the need for vengeance can kick into overdrive - as in these 12 infamous acts of revenge.
How StumbleUpon Works
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StumbleUpon is an online social network that lets members share their favorite sites with other people. Learn how StumbleUpon lets you stumble sites.
Private Browsers Aren't All Equally Private
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HowStuffWorks looks at the differences between a private search engine, a private browser and the icognito setting on your regular browser.
How do talk shows work?
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From highbrow content to more unrefined fare, talks shows have been on the tube for a while. Learn more about this television staple at HowStuffWorks.