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World Religion 101 Quiz
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Well over 80% of the global population is religious. Although most faiths advocate living in a moral and charitable way, the particulars vary as much as human cultures themselves. Do you know the facts about some of the most widely practiced world religions today? Take this quiz to find out!
The Ultimate World Religions Quiz
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Religious beliefs are in no short supply on our globe. From atheism to Zoroastrianism, you're probably guaranteed to find your flavor of worship -- or lack thereof. Learn about some lesser known traditions, and test your knowledge of the big ones.
How Karma Works
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Karma is the central concept in many Eastern religions, but how did the word become part of Western culture? Find out what karma is and how karma works.
Can You Match the World Landmark to the Religion?
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You've probably seen pictures of the most famous landmarks in the world hundreds of times, but have you ever wondered what religion some of them represent? From Stonehenge to the Sistine Chapel, try to match the famous landmark to the religion.
8 Wild and Sprawling Facts About Mongolia
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Mongolia is a country struggling to maintain its nomadic ways while stepping into the modern 21st century world. HowStuffWorks gets to know it.
Colorful Tibetan Prayer Flags Aim to Convey Blessings Through the Wind
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You've probably seen Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, but what do they symbolize and who should hang them?
How Sky Burial Works
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What is a sky burial? Read about sky burials and ritual dissections at HowStuffWorks.
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?
Test Your Knowledge of the Dark Ages
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Calling all Dark Ages trivia fanatics. It's time to jump into the way-back machine and travel to the Dark Ages for some trivia that is not for the faint of heart.
What Is a Mandala? (No, Not Nelson. That's Mandela)
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HowStuffWorks looks at the circular design of the mandala and its use in many religions and cultures, and why you don't have to be an artist to start making one right now.