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The Sound of Ancient Irish Horns, Rediscovered in Modern India
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What is the link between ancient Irish horns and those found in present-day India? Learn more about ancient horns in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How the La Brea Tar Pits Work
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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?
Can You ID the Action Movie From a Screenshot?
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Git to zee choppah! ... and take this action-packed quiz. Are you ready to say "hello" to these little questions? We know once you take this quiz, you'll be back.
Oh Indy! 'Indiana Jones' Quiz
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Grab a bullwhip, because it's time to test your "Indiana Jones" knowledge. Indiana Jones may have been a fictional adventurer in the film franchise, but he lives on in fandom. Find out if "Indiana Jones" trivia is your superpower.
The Ultimate Montreal Quiz
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It may be cold outside, but Montreal's good cheer and passion for life will warm your heart. Montrealers have learned to take advantage of the short summers and pack lots in, but that doesn't mean winter is a quiet time -- they have developed the art of winter entertainment. Take our quiz and find your way around this warm hearted and tolerant city.
Why did ancient Egyptian men wear cosmetics?
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Egyptian cosmetics weren't just for women. Read about Egyptian makeup and why the ancient Egyptian men wore it, too.
Climate Change Threatens the Moai of Easter Island
The statues of Easter Island have stood for over 800 years. See how climate change and rising seas are affecting them with HowStuffWorks.
What Is Anthropology? A Look at How Humans Study Each Other
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Anthropologists specialize in, well, us. But studying humankind doesn't mean you have to hole up in a library or laboratory. Take a peek at this article to learn more about the dynamic, enriching field of anthropology.
450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations
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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.
What's a prehistoric toolkit and how could it rewrite human history?
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A prehistoric toolkit is a set of tools that early humans utilized. Learn about a prehistoric toolkit in this article from HowStuffWorks.