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How long is the longest existing family tree?
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The 'longest family tree' claim is obviously a very prestigious one. Which family does it go to? Learn about the longest family tree to find out.
How Nearest Green Taught Jack Daniel to Make Whiskey
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This enslaved man taught an orphaned Daniel the secret of making the smoothest Tennessee whiskey. In turn, Green became the company's first master distiller.
How M.C. Escher Worked
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M.C. Escher was an incredibly talented artist. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about M.C. Escher.
What is a funicular railway?
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In the news about the recent accident at a ski resort in Austria, the reporters called the cable car that carried the skiers up the mountain a "funicular railway." What is that and how does it work?
How Pain Works
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Pain is the most common reason people seek medical attention. But what actually is pain? How do you sense it? Learn how pain and pain perception work.
What did the Nazis have to do with archaeology?
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In "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Dr. Jones battles the Nazis for the Holy Grail. Did the Nazis really have an interest in archaeology? And if so, what fueled it?
Top 5 Things People Rarely Pass Down, But Should
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These 5 things people rarely pass down maybe surprise you. Read about 5 things people rarely pass down, but should.
How to Shift While Towing
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Shifting while towing can be harder than it sounds. Check out HowStuffWorks to learn more about shifting while towing.
7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.
How to Play Fan Tan
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Fan Tan is a card game in which the object is to be the first to play off all of your cards. Learn the rules and tips on how to block your opponents.