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How King Arthur Worked
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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he also still revered by many in that country?
Can You Match the Classic Book to Its Most Famous Line?
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"There is no agony greater than bearing an untold story inside you..." except maybe knowing a famous line, but not being able to remember the book it came from! Try your luck at matching a quote to its book with our quiz!
The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well
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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"
10 of History's Most Notorious Traitors
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Can you name 10 of history's most notorious traitors? Find out 10 of history's most notorious traitors at HowStuffWorks.
The "How Smart Are You?" Quiz
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It takes a true Jack or Jill of all trades to pass this tough general knowledge quiz that covers everything from geography to space. Are you up for the task?
Can You Name All of These Essential Baby Boomer Books?
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Whether it was on that long-awaited vacation or a weekend of relaxation, these are the baby boomer books you probably picked up in your downtime. Now, see if their pages hold up well in your memory.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
How Charles Darwin Worked
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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?
How Musketeers Worked
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Who were the musketeers and what were they fighting for? Read about the musketeers of 17th century France at HowStuffWorks..