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Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?
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This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.
How to Select a Signature Fragrance
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A signature fragrance is one you can call your own and one you wear almost every day. Learn how to select a signature fragrance right for you.
10 Vampire Anime That Balance Fantasy With Humor and Drama
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Vampires have proven themselves to be one of the most versatile and durable creatures of horror fiction, having found their way into countless genres of storytelling. Anime is a good example: Some of the spookiest and most visually arresting examples in the form include these undead bloodsuckers.
Alligator Gar: 100 Million Years Old and Still Kicking
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The prehistoric looking alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while it may look threatening, it's harmless to anything larger than itself.
How the U.S. Capitol's Design Was Chosen By Public Competition
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The U.S. Capitol is one of the most impressive buildings in the world. And how its design was chosen is quite a story. HowStuffWorks explains.
10 Influential Green Architects
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Many say the pioneer of green design was the irascible Frank Lloyd Wright, but others note that sustainable architecture has been around forever. Regardless, who are some of the leading figures in the field today?
How Spanish Traditions Work
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What kinds of traditions are celebrated in Spain? Read about Spanish traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Body Branding Works
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What is body branding. Learn how body branding works at HowStuffWorks.
Norse Mythology Is Way More Than Thor
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Many of us may have a passing familiarity with Norse mythology because of the 2011 film Thor, but there's a lot more to it than Chris Hemsworth's abs.
Understanding Sinus Congestion
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How much do you understand sinus congestion? Learn about sinuses and what causes sinus congestion in this HowStuffWorks article.