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10 Plants Lost to History

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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.

Skin Pigmentation

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Skin pigmentation is an interesting part of human anatomy. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about skin pigmentation.

Why Is Herodotus Called Both the Father of History and the Father of Lies?

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Herodotus was a natural-born storyteller, whom scholars revere as the first historian ever, and critics dismiss as just a teller of tall tales. What's the real story?

How Feminism Works

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Feminism can be defined as a movement, ideology or badge of honor. Above all, feminism is the belief in equality among men and women of all ethnicities.

When Was the Fax Machine Invented?

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The fax machine, a cornerstone of modern business, has a long and interesting history of development. Learn more about fax machines at HowStuffWorks.

The Top 30 Songs of Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley is rightly known as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll." But what were his top 30 songs? Our list includes "Love Me Tender," "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."

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.

Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program

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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.

How Digital Rights Management Works

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DRM is a method of controlling access to copyrighted material. Find out how the technology behind DRM works and learn about the digital rights management controversy.

Can You Identify These Iconic Cars From the '80s?

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The 1980s saw a wide range of cars introduced to the world, both new models as well as updates of older models. Some of these cars were more iconic than others. Can you identify them?

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