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Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?
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The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? And how did Saddam Hussein try to bring it back?
10 Factors That Affect Your Car's Resale Value
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Trying to sell or trade in your car? Lots of things you might not expect will influence how much you can get for it. HowStuffWorks talks 10 of them.
Jackals: Canine Survivors and Tricksters of Folklore
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Jackals are adaptable and wily, survivalists to the core. HowStuffWorks looks at these formidable canines.
Hades, Greek God of the Underworld, Had a Pretty Good Gig
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In comparison to his brothers, Zeus and Poseidon, Greek god Hades ended up with a mixed bag, ruling over both the dead and everything under the earth.
How Well Do You Know '70s Pop Culture?
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After the cataclysmic '60s, pop culture returned to some semblance of normalcy in America. Music, movies, and more became less progressive and more escapist - what do you know about the pop culture of the Seventies?
What Is the Largest City in the World by Population?
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Of the 8 billion people now inhabiting this planet, almost 60 percent live in urban environments in some pretty densely packed cities. Here are the top 10 megacities in the world.
8 Most Expensive Things in the World, From Parking to Palaces
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If money was no problem, how much would you spend on a car, painting or house? We've got the items with the biggest price tags here.
7 Times New Technology Was Created to Make a Film
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When the right technology didn't yet exist, these seven filmmakers created the tools they needed to make cinema history.
5 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About Westminster Abbey
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Some of the most momentous occasions in the life of the United Kingdom have taken place in Westminster Abbey, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022.
Hypergamy: The History and Evolution of 'Marrying Up'
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Explore hypergamy, the practice of marrying someone of higher social status, its historical roots, and how modern shifts in education and gender roles have transformed this tradition.