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What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
Horses Have an Extraordinary Ability to Help Humans
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Horses are extremely sensitive to human emotions, mirroring feelings and providing feedback, which is what makes equine therapy so effective.
How do they deice airplanes?
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If you're traveling during the winter time, there's a good chance that your flight may be delayed because the plane needs deicing. Why do they wait until the last minute to do this?
Why are some people early birds and others are night owls?
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Some people are early birds while others are clearly night owls. But why is that? Learn about the science behind early birds and night owls.
5 Famous Sideshow Entertainers
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Many sideshow performers were successful, but some stole the spotlight. Learn about five famous sideshow entertainers at HowStuffWorks.
Does Your Body Really Replace Itself Every Seven Years?
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Your body replaces billions (with a b!) of cells every day. In about 100 days, 30 trillion be replaced, but does that mean you're a new person, too?
Do You Know What Continent These Animals Are Native To?
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From scorching hot deserts to freezing cold tundras, towering mountains to deep oceans, every corner of the world is teeming with animal life. Get ready to put your knowledge of zoology to the ultimate test with this animalistic quiz!
Can You Pass a Scuba Diving Certification Quiz?
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Scuba diving: It's the passport to a gorgeous underwater world ... but it's not very forgiving of the careless or the reckless! Think you could pass a diver certification quiz? Find out now with our quiz!
Can You Guess the Famous Commercial From a Quote?
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Do you know which cereal goes "Snap! Crackle! Pop!"? What about which coffee brand America runs on? If you're an expert on commercials, you'll find that this quiz is good to the last drop!
Can You Complete These Common Phrases?
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The English language is full of idioms; many of these phrases are nonsensical, but a master of English will know the meaning of all 35 in this quiz. How many can you complete?