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10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria

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The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know.

6 Things We Still Thank Teddy Roosevelt for Today

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Teddy Roosevelt changed the American landscape, establishing the U.S. Forest Service and protecting the magnificent green spaces we cherish today.

Why Marcus Aurelius Matters, in 5 of His Classic Quotes

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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is remembered today, mainly for a short philosophical book he wrote called 'Meditations.' We peek inside it.

Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign

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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.

Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy

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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.

John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty

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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?

The Quest to Fix the Grocery Store Tomato

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Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.

Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue

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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.

From Enslaved Woman to Millionaire: The Biddy Mason Story

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Biddy Mason's owner nearly tricked her out of freedom but the cavalry rode to her rescue. She later became a self-made millionaire who helped others.

Could Waterbeds Ever Make a Comeback?

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Once a staple of homes in the 1970s and '80s, waterbeds have gone the way of the dinosaur. HowStuffWorks finds out if these beds will ever come back.

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