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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.
Can You Name All 50 Famous Paintings In This Quiz?
Do you remember art history from school? Are you the type of person who loves to spend all day at museums? If so, this is the quiz for you! Test your knowledge and see if you can identify all 50 famous paintings.
What Do Reindeer Do When They're Not Pulling Santa's Sleigh?
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at reindeer, those super flying sleigh pullers of Christmas Eve.
How Brazing Works
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Welding isn't the only way to make metals, like the ones on your aviator shades, meet up. Brazing can do the trick, too, with a little heat, some filler and some capillary action.
10 Unexpected Garden Decorations
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Garden decorations have been used for centuries, but recently, they've become a little unique. See 10 totally unexpected garden decorations here.
Is a daily shower too much for your skin?
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Is a daily shower too much for your skin? Find out if a daily shower is too much for your skin at HowStuffWorks.
Are You Smarter Than the Average Person?
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There's some things that are common knowledge, and other things that go way over the average person's head. See if you are smarter than your average Joe with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
8 Countries That Changed Their Names and Why
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Look at any vintage map and you'll see how a country's borders shift. But what reason would a country have for changing its name?
Ultimate Guide to the Ribera del Duero Wine Region
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The Ribera del Duero wine region is among Spain's best. Learn all about the Ribera del Duero wine region at HowStuffWorks.