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10 Outrageous Experiments Conducted on Humans
Some truly bizarre and troubling things have been done through the ages in the quest for scientific knowledge. The 10 experiments on this list all made humans into lab rats.
Can You Match the MCU Quote to the Character?
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The MCU is great at so many things and one of them is definitely coming up with amazing, standout quotes. If you can do this all day, if you are inevitable, if you are Iron Man (or maybe even Groot), then take the quiz and show your stuff!
15 of the Largest Fish in Oceans, Lakes and Rivers
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Exploring the vast waters of our planet reveals some of the most awe-inspiring (or terrifying!) giants of the aquatic world. From the immense depths of the ocean to sprawling lakes and winding rivers, the largest fish represent the most enormous extant species in their habitats.
What Happened to the Lost Colony at Roanoke?
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The Roanoke colony may have been doomed from the start: It failed in 1584, 1585 and again in 1587. But where did the last group go?
Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?
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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!
How the St. Louis Arch Stands Against All Odds
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The St. Louis Arch was so spectacularly designed that, when construction kicked off in 1961, many predicted an epic failure.
How Much Money Could You Make on "Cash Cab"?
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Hop in! Where are you going? Join Ben Bailey for a spirited game of "Cash Cab," and find out how much loot you'll take home! Will you get three strikes and be thrown out, or will you have enough to double at the end?
Why Do People Make New Year's Resolutions?
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Why do people make New Year's resolutions? Find out where this tradition came from and why people continue to make New Year's resolutions.
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
10 Iconic Fashion Pieces Named for People or Places
From the bikini to the Hermès Birkin bag, fashion favorites are often named for the people and places that inspired them. HowStuffWorks looks at 10.