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Can You Name All 50 of These Firearms that Shaped the World?
Since the development of gunpowder, the history of the world can be traced through the history of the gun. The development of the modern firearm - perhaps more than any other invention - has shaped the world as we now know it. While there have been literally thousands of different firearms designed in the past three centuries, which ones are the greatest?
Claude Monet
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Claude Monet was a famous Impressionist painter whose masterpieces stand the test of time. Learn more about Monet's paintings.
How the Metropolitan Opera Works
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The Metropolitan Opera is among the most famous opera houses in the world. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the Metropolitan Opera.
What's Your Paris IQ?
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Grab your beret and head off with us to one of the world's most intriguing cities...and mais oui, there's much more to see in Paris than just the Eiffel Tower! Acing this quiz means you can pass for a local in this land of revolution and red wine.
Can you guess how much these everyday items used to cost?
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Thanks to the relentless march of inflation, prices of everything, from housing to a gallon of milk, continue to rise over time. People living in decades past had to pinch pennies and stretch dollars to afford necessities or splurge on a taste of luxury, just like modern families. Take our quiz to see if you can guess how much everyday items cost in days past!
Claude Monet Giverny Paintings
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Claude Monet was passionate about painting and gardening. Learn about the lush flower and water gardens Monet created and painted at his Giverny estate.
Vincent van Gogh Paintings from Paris
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Vincent van Gogh rejuvenated his life and his art in Paris. Explore this article to learn about and admire the paintings van Gogh completed in Paris.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
How did Nikola Tesla change the way we use energy?
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Who made it possible to light up your home at night? Thomas Edison, right? Yes, but without the work of Nikola Tesla, we would be living in a different world.
How Aluminum Works
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Aluminum is used in many products, from pots and pans to light bulbs and power lines. Learn how aluminum went undiscovered for so long.