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How Frankenstein's Monster Works

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Frankenstein's monster brought questions about human consciousness and synthetic life to readers of fiction. Learn about How Frankenstein's Monster Works.

How the Voynich Manuscript Works

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It's a massive book that no one can read, and it has fascinated scientists, historians and cryptographers for decades. Is it a textbook, an encyclopedia ... or an elaborate hoax?

Can You Name the Country From Its National Dish?

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The average foodie knows where pizza, sushi, tacos and crepes come from, but the worldly foodie can tell you where fondue, poutine, goulash and sauteed reindeer come from. Where do you stack up? Put your skills to the test and try to match these national dishes to their countries.

What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

Italian Cooking 101

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Italian cooking 101 will teach you the basics of pasta to pizza. Learn about Italian cooking 101 in this article at HowStuffWorks.

What's Inside Mount Rushmore's Not-So-Secret Chamber?

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Mount Rushmore contains a small chamber, part of an abandoned plan to preserve American history for thousands of years. HowStuffWorks steps inside.

What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?

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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.

Kennedy-Johnson Era

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The Kennedy-Johnson era is an important aspect of modern American history. Learn more about the Kennedy-Johnson era at HowStuffWorks.

The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War

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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.

Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?

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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.

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