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Ridiculous History: When People Thought They Were Made of Glass
From royalty to the layperson, the glass delusion was common in medieval Europe. Learn more about the glass delusion at HowStuffWorks Now.
Design a Wedding Dress and We'll Guess Where You'll Get Married
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If you've always wanted to play the role of a wedding dress designer, now's your chance with this dreamy quiz! Tell us about your perfect dress so we can determine where your ideal wedding location will be!
Ghost Tape No. 10: The Haunted Mixtape of the Vietnam War
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In one of its more bizarre moments, the U.S. Army created voice tapes of allegedly wandering souls to depress Viet Cong morale.
12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)
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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world - for better and for worse.
What Will Replace the Smartphone?
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Smartphones will become obsolete in as little as three years, to be replaced by a new generation of wearable devices.
Which of the Five Teas Are You Truly?
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Are you a healthy green tea, a subtle white tea, a bold black tea or a wild 'n' crazy oolong? Find out the truth about how people see you - pour yourself a steaming hot cup of this quiz! ☕
The Human Brain Is Hardwired for Poetry
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Research suggests the human brain is wired to distinguish the rhyme and rhythm of verse from ordinary prose, and to react to literary contemplation.
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
Ridiculous History: When Scientists Hid Under Beds to Do Research
Experimental protocol has changed since the 1930s when two researchers hid under the beds of college students to eavesdrop on their conversations.
Is extinction ever a good thing?
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If dinosaurs hadn't gone extinct, you wouldn't exist. Extinction may seem inherently bad, but sometimes the death of a species encourages new life.