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What Countries Use the Imperial System?
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Most of the world uses the metric system for everyday measurements, but only three countries in the world use the imperial system as their official system of measurement.
Do You Really Stay Conscious After Being Decapitated?
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Decapitation is a surefire way to deliver a quick and painless death, right? In actuality, an increasingly large body of historical and scientific evidence suggests that beheading doesn't, in fact, deliver instant death.
What Is the Strongest Currency in the World?
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If you found a bag full of cash, which currency would you prefer it to be? The quick answer might not be the best one; while a suitcase full of U.S. dollars would mean you could start spending immediately (provided you were in the U.S., or in a country that accepted the U.S. dollar as an official currency), there are actually more valuable currencies out there.
Medieval History Quiz
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Alright, history buffs, it's time to pack up your books and take a journey back to medieval Europe with this quiz. Will you get a victory or fall before the battle even gets started? Let's find out!
See If You Can Name All These French Pastries!
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If there's one thing the French can do better than anyone else, it's making some delicious pastry. How many do you think you can name? Grab your choux paste and let's find out!
Do You Know These Famous Soccer Players?
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Futbol is the most popular sport in the world. Well, soccer, that is, to Americans. Soccer players are true athletes. They define the word. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the most famous soccer legends.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Arles
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Living in Arles inspired Vincent van Gogh to experiment with new colors and techniques. Explore van Gogh's Arles paintings in this article.
Can We Guess Your Favorite Country?
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Do you want to dance in Rio or sail down the Nile? Is meeting Queen Elizabeth on your bucket list or would you rather meet Fan Bingbing? Take this quiz and we'll guess the truth about you!
Which WWII General Are You?
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World War II produced some of the greatest generals in history, men who fought in WWI and knew well the stakes of industrialized warfare. Which one are you? Find out with this quiz!
Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'
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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.