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Why Did England and Spain Fight Over an Ear?
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Jenkins' ear -- the severed ear of Capt. Robert Jenkins -- inspired a war. Learn how Robert Jenkins' ear led to a clash of monarchies in the 18th century.
How Sarah Forbes Bonetta Was 'Gifted' to Queen Victoria
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Though the story has become overblown, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a West African slave, was liberated from slavery to become an intimate of Queen Victoria.
5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong
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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.
The Ultimate Kissing Quiz
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It can be a sign of love, grief or respect worldwide. Kissing is a natural act that gives millions of people physical and psychological satisfaction, but where did it originate? Why does it make us feel good?
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
We'll Give You 3 Items, You Tell Us What They Have in Common
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The human brain is unbelievably good at looking for patterns, as a way to relate things to one another in a way that makes sense. Take our quiz to see if you can figure out what all these trios have in common!
Can You Guess The Simpsons Character?
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Everyone loves "The Simpsons," but how well do you know its many characters? See if you can guess which character is which with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Can You Name the Movie with Only One Clue?
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Over the years there have been many iconic films that changed the world forever, but how well do you know them? See if you can guess famous films from a single clue with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Comic Book Supers: Can You Identify Which Are Heroes and Which Are Villains?
In the world of comics, you're either a hero or a villain. Unless you're an anti-hero like Deadpool. Or you flip-flop like Mystique. Or you were brainwashed like the Winter Soldier. Identifying all the heroes and villains in this quiz might be harder than it seems, but try it and see!
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.