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Why do I have to join the French Foreign Legion under an assumed name?
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The French Foreign Legion is a French mercenary unit that bills itself as the school of second chance. Learn more about the French Foreign Legion.
The Ultimate Titanic Movie Quiz
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One of the most beloved films of the 20th century, "Titanic" made James Cameron king of the cinematic world. You know the history - and the love story - but do you know the facts, figures and tasty trivia behind this blockbuster film? Take our quiz and find out.
Can You Answer All of These "Jeopardy" Style Questions?
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Don't worry, we won't tell Alex Trebek that you weren't able to get all of the following "Jeopardy"-style questions right. But give it your best shot ... and you can pretend that you'll go home with piles of fresh game show cash.
The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur May Not Have Been T. Rex
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They lived about 30 million years apart and never set foot on the same continent. Yet Giganotosaurus carolinii is always getting compared to the world's most popular dinosaur, the beloved and well-known Tyrannosaurus rex, both vying for the position of the largest carnivorous dinosaur in history.
Why the Mint Julep Is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby
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The mint julep is as synonymous with the Kentucky Derby as big hats and seersucker suits. But how did this drink wind up at the world's most famous horse race?
How Pole Vaulting Works
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Pole vaulting is one of the most interesting events in the Olympics! Learn how pole vaulters are able to fly so high, and what limits the maximum height!
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
Does a New Two-headed Shark Discovery Mean It's Time to Seriously Freak Out?
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What could cause a shark to have two heads? Learn more about the dicephalic mutation in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Did Nikita Khrushchev Really Bang His Shoe in Defiance at the U.N.?
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Ask many what they know about the man who succeeded Stalin and ruled the Soviet Union for a decade, and they'll tell you it's the shoe.
1937-1942 Packard Darrin
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Dutch Darrin made an impact on the car world with his 1937 Packard Darrin. Learn how his personality played a part in the history of the Packard Darrin.