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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.

Why Is It So Hard to Give a Great Gift?

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You've been warned: Five separate studies showed that people prefer to receive gifts they specifically requested rather than being surprised.

Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

Getting to Know the Didge, the 'World's Healthiest Instrument'

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The didgeridoo, or didge, is an ancient wind instrument created by the aboriginal people of Australia, but still widely played today.

The Ancient Mayfly Briefly Lives Only to Reproduce and Die 

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Mayflies have the shortest adult life span of any animal, but swarms of them can still be seen on weather radar.

Swordfish Are the Natural-born Gladiators of the Sea

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The swordfish's nose might look crazy weird, but these gladiators of the sea are perfectly outfitted for ocean battle.

Tapir: The Ancient Fruitarian With the Tiny Trunk

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The protection of these strange looking, ancient animals, and creatures like them, may be a key component in helping a planet in climate catastrophe.

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?

What Makes a Scent Soothing?

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Why do most of us start relaxing as soon as we smell lavender or vanilla? Is it the memories they conjure up or is there a chemical reason?

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