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The Biggest Christmas Tree in the World Was 20 Stories Tall
The holiday season is a time for hanging lights, sipping warm beverages and doing anything to stay cozy as the winter months bring that biting chill to your doorstep. One magical tradition to maintain cheer and battle seasonal depression is setting up a classic Christmas tree for all to see.
'The Santa Myth': Childhood Fun or Dangerous Lie?
Is belief in Santa Claus a good thing or not? HowStuffWorks Now talked to psychologists and parents.
Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics
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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.
The Slithering Serpent and 6 Other Secrets of Chichén Itzá
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The archeological site Chichén Itzá is one of Mexico's most popular tourist draws. Here are some things you may not know about this wonder.
The Right Glass Could Make Your Wine Taste Better
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How much does the shape of your wineglass really affect the taste of your favorite pinot noir? Probably more than you realize.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?
How Improv Everywhere Works
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Improv Everywhere is many things: A stage for the stageless; a script for struggling actors; an attempt to get New Yorkers to remove their earbuds -- which is not as easy as it might seem.
How Living Without a Bank Account Works
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Millions of people have figured out how to get by without a bank account, whether by choice or force of circumstance. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
What's so important about the Code of Hammurabi?
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The Code of Hammurabi is an important artifact because it sheds light on laws in Babylonia. Learn why the Code of Hammurabi explains "an eye for an eye."
Will buying a hybrid really pay off?
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Will buying a hybrid really pay off? Find out if buying a hybrid will really pay off at HowStuffWorks.