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Can You Identify These Countries of Oceania From Just a Map Outline?
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They're beautiful, remote and often not as famous as they deserve! How well would you recognize these gorgeous island nations just based on their silhouettes? It's the ultimate Oceania challenge!
Giant Squid, Giant Eyes ... But Relatively Small Optic Lobe
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A new study examines the optic lobes of giant squids. Read this HowStuffWorks article to learn about giant squid eyes and brains.
Mobile Device Distraction as Effective in Kids as Sedative
Can mobile devices work just as well as medication in certain hospital situations? Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Who's in Charge of Investigating Deaths in Antarctica?
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Jurisdiction over criminal matters in Antarctica could be a complicated thing. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Exploring the World of Mail-order Marriages
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While the headlines usually focus on tales of abuse and scams, the reality is more humdrum - and heartbreaking.
Tarrare: The Insatiable 18th-Century Frenchman Who Ate Everything
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Tarrare's unending hunger led him to consume anything—from live animals to inedible objects—making his life a medical mystery in 18th-century France.
Why Some Cultures Require Women to Wear Veils
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Burqas are commonly associated with repression and religious extremism. But to many people, the veil is a sign of modesty and piety, as well as a badge of honor. What is the true meaning of the veil?
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 Stratego Works
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Like chess but sneakier, Stratego is a gambit of wits and strategy. So how do you play -- and what does 19th century France have to do with it?
10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries
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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.