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10 Iconic Fashion Pieces Named for People or Places
From the bikini to the Hermès Birkin bag, fashion favorites are often named for the people and places that inspired them. HowStuffWorks looks at 10.
How Much Do You Know About Motown?
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One of the most successful independent labels until it was sold in 1994, Motown Records has had a heavy hand in shaping the sound of American popular music since it was founded in 1959. So we want to see what's going on with your Motown knowledge? Well, let's get it on!
Can You Name All of These Transformers From an Image?
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Mechanical aliens that can turn into cool cars and other kinds of gadgets? Transformers toys have been around since 1984, and the action-packed movies have been smashing box office records since the very first one was released. Do you know the Autobots and Decepticons enough to name them all?
What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?
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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.
How Fringe Benefits Work
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Fringe benefits can really entice you into taking a job. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about fringe benefits.
5 Profound Insights From Lao-tzu, Founder of Taoism
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Lao-tzu was the legendary Taoist philosopher whose words sound profoundly modern. They help us maintain a sense of harmony and balance in an often-chaotic world.
5 Reasons Why the Bay of Pigs Invasion Failed
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It's been called one of American's biggest foreign policy failures. But why was it such a disaster? Let's count the ways.
The Second Coming Has Been 'Imminent' for 2,000 Years
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Many Christians believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth to judge and rule it; they refer to it as the Second Coming. For centuries people have hoped it would happen in their lifetimes. So when - if ever - will it take place?
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?
The Ghost of Wild West Gunslinger Tom Horn Still Haunts Wyoming
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Tom Horn had a wild reputation. But there's doubt as to whether he really shot young Willie Nickell, the crime for which he was hanged. We investigate.