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Bronze Age Burial Sites Suggest Women Spread Culture More Than Men
In ancient central Europe, how did culture spread among groups? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Stromboli vs. Calzone: Different Branches of Pizza Lineage
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Ordering a stromboli vs. calzone is a matter of personal preference, but the difference between them is clear. One is folded in half like an apple turnover, and the other is rolled up like a jelly roll cake.
Nope, That Law Doesn't Apply: How Diplomatic Immunity Works
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Diplomatic immunity has been around for thousands of years, but it hasn't always gone so smoothly, as the BrainStuff team explains in this video.
This Explanation Will Change How You View 'Jurassic Park'
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What is the emotional subtext of "Jurassic Park" that makes the film resonate emotionally? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Did Lefties Become Known as 'Southpaws'?
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From the worlds of politics, professional baseball and old-time boxing came a term still in use today to describe someone who has a left-handed predilection.
The Halifax Donair Is Canada's Kitschiest Sandwich You've Never Heard Of
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Canada isn't a country known for its cuisine. But there is one sandwich from Halifax with a cultlike following that you just have to try to believe.
Quiz: How Did States Get Their Names?
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What does 'Massachusetts' really mean? Find out what you really know about the names of America's states with our HowStuffWorks quiz.
Where did the idea of 'the willies' come from?
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That uncomfortable, frightened, jittery feeling known as 'the willies' is probably a familiar one. Find out how 'the willies' got its name.
Col. Mustard and CLUE Get New Bathroom in Design Contest
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The rooms in the Tudor-style mansion on the CLUE game board haven't changed in 70 years. Until now. HowStuffWorks takes a look at the new bathroom.
Ancient Pisco Is Enjoying a Modern-day Renaissance
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A South American brandy, Pisco is experiencing an American renaissance after centuries of popularity - and disputed history - in Peru and Chile.