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'Operation Mincemeat': The Wild Spy Deception That Helped Win WWII
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Operation Mincemeat seems like a spy novel plot. British spies left fake "secret" plans on a dead man's body hoping to fool the Nazis. And it worked.
Pikachu Name Change Infuriates Hong Kong Pokemon Fans
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Why is the Pokemon Mandarin and Cantonese name change controversial? Learn more about the Pikachu name change in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The True History of Commodus, the Mad Emperor of Ancient Rome
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Son of the venerated Marcus Aurelius, Commodus went in the other direction, killing scores of men and exotic animals in gladiatorial bloodbaths and dressing up in a lion's skin.
Why We Use the Suffix '-Gate' for Scandals (And Can We Please Stop?)
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Learn why the suffix "gate" implies a scandal, political or otherwise, in this HowStuffWorks article.
How Passports Work
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A passport identifies a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad. Read more about using and applying for a passport.
The Ford Engine Quiz
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Ford is a name synonymous with world motoring. Almost as iconic as the cars are the engines the company has produced since 1903. But how much do you actually know about Ford engines? This quiz will test you!
Can You Identify These Ford Cars From the '70s?
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From America to Europe, are you ready to see how well you know your Ford cars? Put your knowledge to the ultimate test with this quiz!
Can You Pass This Naval Battles Quiz?
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On land, the perils of war are already high, but when the battles take to the sea, the risks increase substantially as nature becomes a much more domineering force. Take this quiz and see how much you know about these deadly naval battles.
Is it a Ford Engine or a Chevy Engine?
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For this quiz, it's not so much about the cars but the engines that drive them! From a single image, do you think you could identify the heart of these cars?
How Immigration Works
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Immigration is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Learn how immigration works and about visas, green cards and amnesty.