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Were people vying to become slaves in the Ottoman Empire?
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Some Ottoman slaves were volunteers, believe it or not. Read about the devsirme system and the appeal of becoming an Ottoman slave.
Frédéric Chopin: The Child Prodigy Who Captured the Soul of the Piano
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Frédéric Chopin gave only 30 public performances of his piano works during his lifetime, but his influence on the soul of classical music was immeasurable.
Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent
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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.
5 Facts About Persephone, Queen of the Underworld
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Persephone, the wife of Hades, lived one-third of the year in the Underworld with him and the other two-thirds of the year on Earth with her mother, Demeter. Pomegranate seed, anyone?
Could You Pass Your Kid's Middle School Fitness Test?
They're probably the bane of your middle school memories. So why do we still subject kids to physical fitness tests? HowStuffWorks investigates.
Can You Guess the Disney Movie From Just Five Clues?
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What's a childhood without a Disney movie in your memory? Whether you followed the live action movies starring the teen versions of today's hot celebs, or went gaga over the animated movies we still watch over and over today, Disney-produced movies are forever etched in our pop culture-loving hearts. Think you can guess their latest or classic flicks if we give you 5 clues? Then take a magic carpet ride and try this quiz!
How did an attempt to blind a pope establish the Holy Roman Empire?
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The Charlemagne coronation took place only after an attack on the pope. Learn about the danger and intrigue behind the Charlemagne coronation.
5 Most Amazing Caves
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The Doll's Theater of Carlsbad Caverns looks otherworldly and took ages to form. What other incredible sights await us below ground?
7 Unsolved Mysteries of the Art World
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Whether it's finding out the identity of the painter Banksy or wondering who is the real "Girl with a Pearl Earring," there's no shortage of mysteries and intrigue within the world of art.
AI Completed Beethoven's Unfinished 10th Symphony. Here's How It Sounds
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Famed composer Ludwig von Beethoven died leaving just a few notes for his 10th Symphony. More than 200 years later, scientists use artificial intelligence to finish the job.