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What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?

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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.

10 TV Moments That Changed the World

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There have been some amazing TV moments that changed the world. Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 10 TV moments that changed the world.

How Backgammon Works

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Backgammon is a board game using dice to determine the movement of the pieces. Learn how the game of backgammon works at HowStuffWorks.

10 Real Events That Seem Like Hoaxes

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Which real events sound like hoaxes? Find out more about real events that seem like hoaxes at HowStuffWorks.

10 Little-known Facts About the Founding Fathers

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You may be able to name a few of the Founding Fathers of the United States. But you probably haven't heard these facts about the Founding Fathers.

10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments

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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?

5 Ways to Cheat in Baseball (That Aren't Steroids)

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What are some ways to cheat in baseball (that aren't steroids)? Learn about ways to cheat in baseball (that aren't steroids) at HowStuffWorks.

Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad

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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.

How the Freedom of Information Act Works

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The Freedom of Information Act gives citizens access to government materials, but not every document is made public. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

10 Scientifically Sound Weather Superstitions

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Ever hear that saying that a cow lies down when rain is coming? This superstition may not be as udderly ridiculous as you think.

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