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Ridiculous History: When Benjamin Franklin Remade the Alphabet
Not content with declaring independence from British rule, Ben Franklin wanted to declare independence from the alphabet, too.
Ridiculous History: That Time Wine Flowed Out of the Taps
Every year, a fountain in Marino, Italy, flows with wine. Learn about the unexpected 'miracolo' at La Sagra dell'Uva di Marino.
There's More to Cannibalism Than Just People Eating People
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Are there different types of cannibalism? Learn more about cannibalism in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Tattoos May Be Good for Your Health
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Having a lot of tattoos could mean you have a healthy immune system. HowStuffWorks Now explains why.
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
Are Big Winter Movies the New Summer Blockbusters?
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Can we expect more blockbuster movies to move from summer to winter release dates? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Rats Are Little Geniuses
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Despite our best efforts at eradicating them, rats keep outsmarting us. The guys from Part-Time Genius look into how they do it.
Ancient Mummy DNA Reveals Surprises About Egyptian Ancestry
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What does ancient Egyptian DNA from mummies tell us about modern populations? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
The Secret Life of the Gift Card Industry
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Gift cards are a ridiculously huge moneymaker for businesses. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Extinct Marsupial Lions Killed Prey in a Really Weird Way
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The method this ancient carnivore employed is unlike anything we see in predators today.