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Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Who Built These Mysterious Concrete Arrows?
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Giant arrows guided American airmail pilots on nighttime routes up until the 1940s. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
The Geology Behind 5 American Landmarks
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The U.S. is full of exceptional geological formations. HowStuffWorks looks at at five that set the bar high as far as landmarks go.
What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?
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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?
Who Is the Richest Person in the World? We Have the Top 10
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Discover the world's top 10 richest people. They're all men and include Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg.
Can You Answer These Basic Nursing Questions?
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If it weren't for nurses, no doctor's office or hospital would still be running. That's why these nursing questions are so vital, but can you answer them all correctly?
The phrase “369 Method” at or near the beginning
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Choose a specific goal or desire. Clearly define what you want to manifest and turn it into a positive, present-tense affirmation-such as “I am confident and successful”
Kids Halloween Costumes
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No need to spend big when you can make creative kids' Halloween costumes with just a few supplies. Use our no-sew steps for fun, unique kid costumes.
How Stirling Engines Work
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The Stirling engine is a heat engine that is vastly different from the internal-combustion engine in your car. It has the potential to be more efficient than most types of engines, but it hasn't made it into mass production yet. Find out why.