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How Much Do You Know About the Ancient Cities of the World?
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As the musical "Hamilton" reminds us several times, oceans rise and empires fall - and cities rise and fall with them. Do you know much about these centers of early civilization?
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.
Why Do Men Have Nipples?
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Why do men have nipples? Did they ever serve a purpose? Find out why men have nipples at HowStuffWorks.
How Shrunken Heads Work
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If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on at HowStuffWorks for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.
Old Railroads
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The age of old railroads saw the birth of the first railroad lines and mass transportation on rail. Read more about old railroads in America.
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
Voltaire Was an Enlightenment Celebrity Who Would've Loved Social Media
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Before there was a Madonna, Bono or Beyoncé, the one-named Voltaire was Europe's first truly modern celebrity.
Top 10 Ancient Chinese Inventions
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The ancient Chinese brought us many great innovations, including some that we take for granted in the modern world. Let's examine 10 of ancient China's greatest inventions.
How Currency Works
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Currency is a complex aspect of human civilization. Find out all about these symbols of financial value.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?