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10 Things You Didn't Know About Einstein
The man who had some theories about relativity was also an eccentric who gleefully eschewed socks, dodged German military service and spurned social conventions.
Who Would Your Royally Arranged Marriage Have Been to in a Past Life?
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Although commonplace in royal matrimony for generations, arranged marriages are obviously not ideal. Still, if someone else were to pull the strings, how would you fare in life and love?
What Happens to My Money if My Bank Closes Down?
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What happens to my money if my bank closes down? Learn what happens to your money if your bank closes down and all about bank failures.
Why Americans Are So Crazy About Their Flag
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The United States flag fetish can seem surprising, confusing or even just quaint to outsiders. Where does it come from?
Do you know which of these is bigger?
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We live in a world filled with things of all sizes. Some things are super-sized -- other things are simply teeny. Can you pick which of the following is bigger?
Russian Army Repels Hitler's Forces: August 1942-January 1943
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The Russian Army repelling Hitler's forces put an end to the bloodiest battle in history. Learn about it and other World War II events of this period.
Timeline of the September 11 Attacks
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The September 11th attacks timeline seemed to progress quickly, but the event was years in planning. Check out this timeline of September 11th.
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Matcha Went From Ancient Ceremonial Tea to Health Drink Du Jour
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Matcha tea has roots in Zen Buddhism and Japanese tea ceremonies. So how did this ancient tea end up on the menus of hip tea houses and Dunkin' Donuts?
What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.