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Groom of the Stool: A Crappy Job With Royal Benefits
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It may sound degrading to modern ears, but the groom of the stool, the person who helped the British king with his toilet duties, held an extremely prestigious position and was a close confidant of the monarch.
The Art and Science of Aging Beer
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We know wine collectors age their wine. But what about beer? There's movement of beer enthusiasts dabbling in aging beer. HowStuffWorks talks to one.
8 Tips for Solving That Crazy Hard Jigsaw Puzzle
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Jigsaw puzzles are fun to solve, but can be frustrating, too. Here are some tips to help you finish those difficult puzzles with ease.
The Blue-tongued Skink Has a Heart of Gold
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These intelligent, friendly creatures have a life span of 15 to 20 years and make great pets.
Ares: Greek God of War and Harbinger of Doom
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Many Greek gods and goddesses were associated with battle, but Ares was known as the one true Greek god of war (not to be confused with Kratos, the protagonist of the "God of War" video game franchise).
Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name
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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?
How Do You Grow a 2,000-pound Pumpkin?
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Farmers grow giant pumpkins heavier than cars using one seed variety. And one grower just set a new world record, squashing the competition.
How Sales Techniques Work
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Sales techniques can help you sell more effectively. Explore sales techniques like relationship selling and learn about customer relationship management.
Top 10 Things That Women Invented
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By the end of the 20th century, female inventors held 10 percent of all patents, a disparity indicating the hurdles women faced in receiving credit for their ideas. The inventors on this list overcame those obstacles.
How Car Washes Work
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Thinking about scraping those bugs off your windshield? Wish someone else would do it? Take a ride through an automatic car wash and see how it makes your car shine.