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How P.T. Barnum Worked

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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?

The Origins of the Steamship

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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.

Can You Name the Beatles Song if We Give You One Line?

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There is no band on Earth more famous than the Beatles. The Fab Four sold more records than any other artist and recorded more No. 1 hits than anybody else in music. Can you name these classic Beatles songs from just one line?

The Colorful History of Nail Polish

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Today it's second nature to paint your fingernails and toenails. But it's been a long road to here. HowStuffWorks breaks down the colorful history.

How a Parisian Lemonade Craze Fought the Plague

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A lemonade fad in 17th century Paris may have stopped the plague from spreading and the death toll from rising. HowStuffWorks looks at the connection.

What's Your Royal Title?

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Half the fun of being royalty is having a cool royal title that people have to call you. The other half is being terribly rich and powerful. So what are the peasants going to be calling you? Take your throne and let's find out!

How Three-wheel Cars Work

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Does the idea of a three-wheel car interest you? Learn more about three-wheel car design, history, advantages, disadvantages and more at HowStuffWorks.

The 42 Things You Should Know About 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'

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In its 26-year history, "The Hitchhiker's Guide" has rubbed shoulders with Darth Vader, the Ghostbusters, Pink Floyd and Radiohead and put its stamp on an asteroid. Find out what else you should know.

The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII

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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.

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