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Celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

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This fall festival is about food, faith, lights and gifts. But please don't call it an Indian Hanukkah.

Who Really Struck It Rich During the California Gold Rush?

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When you think of the California Gold Rush, you probably think a lot of people made millions off that gold, right? Some did, but it wasn't from panning for it.

Can You Name These '90s TV Characters?

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The '90s were filled with great television shows and memorable characters. It was truly a Golden Age of TV. Find out just how golden it was for you in this '90s TV character quiz!

How Much Do You Know About Ancient Empires?

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These are the empires that changed the world, influencing generations that followed them. If you think you know everything about history's great empires, take this quiz and prove it!

Is This a Real Bible Verse or Not?

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The Bible is one of the most influential works of all time, but how well do you know it? See if you can pick out the real Bible verses with this HowStuffWorks quiz!

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.

6 of the Biggest Houses in the World

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Some houses are big but these six are some of the biggest houses in the world. Think palaces with air-conditioned stables and skyscrapers with rooms that snow.

5 Most Common Last Names on Each Continent (Except Antarctica)

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The surnames popular around the globe reflect everything from one's ancestry to regional colonizers to occupations.

Distinctive 'Habsburg Jaw' Came From Centuries of Inbreeding

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Many of the kings and queens of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty had a distinctive facial malady known as the Habsburg jaw. What caused it?

How the Human Blockhead Works

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The human blockhead act involves a performer hammering a nail into their nostril. Learn about the human blockhead and how the human blockhead avoids injury.

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