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Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art

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Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.

Get Inked: A Tattoo History Quiz

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Tattooing has exploded as an art form over the past 20 years, but it's an old practice with a lot of history. Can you stick and poke your way to a high score with some serious tattoo knowledge? Test your tattoo savvy with this HowStuffWorks quiz.

15 Longest-running Anime Series With 1,000 Episodes Each

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Long-running shows are something of a mixed proposition, and anime is no exception. It can be intimidating to try and catch up with a show that's several decades into its run, with hundreds — or even thousands! — of episodes already released.

How Slender Man Works

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This creepy Internet sensation might be just a 21st-century version of folklore. Figure out if Slender Man really drove kids to kill at HowStuffWorks.

In Your Past Life, Which City Did You Die In?

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Where in the world did you leave a piece of your soul? Travel the world during this quiz, and we'll figure out where you perished in a past life. Did you meet your demise where you suspect you did? Let's board the plane and find out!

Catherine the Great's Furniture: Erotic Easter Egg or Petty Hoax?

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When we think about royalty, we often imagine gilded thrones and ornate drawing rooms. But according to German troops in World War II, Catherine the Great's furniture went way beyond your average aristocratic flair.

Michigan's Dogman Cryptid Legend Started With a Song

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When people talk about legendary creatures, the Dogman cryptid doesn't always top the list, but in Michigan, it's practically canon.

10 Chicago Festivals to Keep You Partying Year-round

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Looking for a city that parties with purpose, pizazz, and a whole lot of sound? Welcome to Chicago festivals, where every neighborhood turns into a stage, and the seasons themselves seem to dance to the beat.

Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf

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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.

How 'Fight Quest' Works

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Fight Quest is a new Discovery Channel show in which two fighters travel the globe to learn local fighting styles. Learn about Fight Quest.

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