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What the Stuff?!: 5 Infectious Facts About Leprosy

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Leprosy is a serious health concern in a few populations around the world, but it’s actually very treatable these days, especially if it’s caught early, and it has a low transmission rate. But the true facts about leprosy are still fascinating.

The Evil Eye's Ancient Power Still Resonates Today

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Belief in the evil eye has existed since at least 3300 B.C.E. and is found in most Mediterranean cultures. But what is the meaning of the evil eye?

Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?

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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?

10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World

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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?

10 Oldest Countries in the World

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With constantly changing borders and governments, identifying the oldest countries in the world is tricky work.

The Mesopotamia Quiz

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The area once known as the cradle of civilization gave birth to the wheel, writing, irrigation and even the 60-second minute. Take the quiz and see what you know about the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.

How Chopsticks Became the Staple Utensil of Asia

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Chopsticks have been in use since 1200 B.C.E. And today 20 percent of the world's population use the utensil. HowStuffWorks looks at its history.

The Julius Caesar Quiz

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Friends! Romans! People who are killing time at work! If you know that Mark Antony said that and not Julius Caesar in Shakespeare's play, you'll ace this quiz. Had no idea? Then lend me your ears, and learn something about the famous politician.

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.

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?

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