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Did Romans really purge their bellies in vomitoria?
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The ancient Romans were so decadent that it's said they'd vomit mid-feast just to eat more. Learn more about vomitoria at HowwStuffWorks.
Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.
What are witch windows?
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Witch windows are rather practical, but the folklore behind the name is a lot more interesting. Discover the story behind witch windows.
What % Redneck Are You?
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Have you ever cut your grass and found a car? Do you think the stock market has a fence around it? If you answered yes to either one of those questions, you just might want to take this quiz.
Who Is Your Historical Doppelgänger?
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Sometimes history repeats itself, and sometimes it merely rhymes. Which famous historical figure's life are you destined to repeat, whether good or bad?
The 'Straight Up' History of the Iconic Martini Glass
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You know the story behind the martini: James Bond always orders his "shaken, not stirred." But what's the story behind the classic glass it's always served in?
What Would Your Wizarding Wand Be?
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If you're still expecting your Hogwarts letter like the rest of us, you might have to wait a little bit longer, but that doesn't mean you can't find out what your wand specs are.
Are You an Assassin or a Templar?
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Twelve years into the "Assassin's Creed" franchise and the war between the Templars and Assassins rages on. Where would you fit in between the two?
Would You Fly for the Air Force, Navy or Marines?
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We know you aim high like the Air Force, but are you meant to fly there or elsewhere? Take our military aptitude quiz, and we'll place you behind the controls of the aircraft you're meant to pilot. Which branch will it belong to?
Can We Guess How Religious You Are, on a Scale of 1—10?
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People identify strongly with their religious practices or lack thereof. Are you a devout believer, a hard-minded skeptic or somewhere in-between? See if we can guess based on how you answer this quiz!