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7 'Facts' They Got Wrong in School About Christopher Columbus
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Did Christopher Columbus did he really prove the world was round? Did he think he had found a new continent? And how was he perceived back home?
Why a Spotted Python Should Totally Be Your Next Pet
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the spotted python, which may sound scary, but makes a great pet if you're in the market for a snake.
What's the Difference Between a Samurai and a Ninja?
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Movies often pit dark-robed, masked ninjas against elite samurai warriors. HowStuffWorks looks at how accurate that take is on these two fighters.
Can You Answer These $100 "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Questions?
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Have you watched "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and thought, "Those $100 questions are easy?" Prove it! Test your general knowledge of basic facts with this quiz!
Can You Pass a 1980s Trivia Quiz?
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The '80s were an incredibly eventful decade of the 20th century. From wars to political standoffs to wacky cultural changes, the '80s had it all. Can you pass muster against our tough '80s quiz?
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!
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II
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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.
What Was Really Behind Agatha Christie's Mysterious Disappearance?
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In 1926, famed crime novelist Agatha Christie went missing for 11 days under very strange circumstances. Even today, questions linger about why she did it.