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Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?
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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
How the Manson Family Murders Worked
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Charles Manson captivated the world after his murderous spree in the late '60s. What made this cult leader so mesmerizing? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
7 Reasons Alexander the Great Was, Well, Great
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HowStuffWorks looks at the life and legacy of legendary Greek ruler Alexander the Great.
The Druids: Philosophers, Politicians, Priests or Sorcerers?
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The Druids were a class of Celtic-speaking purveyors of magical and religious practice who inhabited northwestern Europe around 2,000 years ago, but almost everything we know about them is from secondhand sources.
What Was Jesus' Real Name? The Path From Hebrew to Today
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Have you ever wondered how the historical figure known as Jesus was actually referred to in his own time and place? Hint: It wasn't by that name.
The 16 Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time
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To make their money back, plus a tidy profit, movie studios have to get butts into theater seats on opening weekend. This plan doesn't always work out.
Do You Know Which Phylum These Animals Belong To?
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Get ready to put your knowledge of biology to the ultimate test! Try to match all of these animals to their correct phylum with this science quiz!
How Electric Car Charging Networks Work
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Electric car charging networks already exist in some countries. Read about electric car charging networks and when they might fully arrive.
10 Lively Facts About the Day of the Dead
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Day of the Dead is not Mexican Halloween. It's a celebration of life when the souls of the departed come home for feasting and fun.
Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?
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Lemurs live in Madagascar - and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.