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When Was It Invented? The Technology Timeline Quiz
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Think you can pass our invention timeline quiz? Test your knowledge to see if you know how long these technologies have been around.
The Ultimate Bow Hunting Quiz
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Bow hunting is a popular form of recreation in the United States and around the world. The bow has been employed for hunting, fishing, and war since early civilizations first developed the bow and arrow. For those who do not care to hunt, archery can be a great family sport or a professional pursuit with cash prizes. Take our quiz to learn more about bow hunting.
Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.
'Et Tu, Brute?' Who Was the Real Brutus?
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Brutus' name has become synonymous with "traitor." But did he have a good reason to kill Julius Caesar? And what about their surprising 'family' relationship?
How Stonehenge Worked
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The mysteries of Stonehenge have captivated us for centuries: Who built it and why? How did they move those giant stones? Though archaeologists and other researchers have replaced old theories with new ideas, many questions remain.
How Much Do You Know About The Wonders of The Ancient World?
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Long before technology advanced to give us skyscrapers and massive bridges, ancient cultures built marvels of their own. Check your ancient wonders IQ with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
Why Is Herodotus Called Both the Father of History and the Father of Lies?
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Herodotus was a natural-born storyteller, whom scholars revere as the first historian ever, and critics dismiss as just a teller of tall tales. What's the real story?
Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?
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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.
Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Had 'Divine Energy'
But that doesn't mean they worshipped them.