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The Classic Car Encyclopedia Quiz
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Think you can write a book about classic cars? What about several books, all bound in handsome leather editions? We're breaking open the Classic Car Encyclopedia to test your knowledge. Is it encyclopedic? There's only one way to find out ...
10 Famous Accomplishments Made Late in Life
You might be surprised by some of the famous accomplishments made late in life. See our list of the top 10 accomplishments made late in life.
How the Voynich Manuscript Works
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It's a massive book that no one can read, and it has fascinated scientists, historians and cryptographers for decades. Is it a textbook, an encyclopedia ... or an elaborate hoax?
Do short people live longer?
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If short people live longer, why is modern man taller than his ancestors? Learn if short people live longer and how height and longevity are linked.
How to Organize Important Documents
Organizing important documents can help get you out of jams quickly. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about organizing important documents.
Who was Marco Polo?
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Marco Polo was an 11th-century Italian explorer responsible for bringing information about China to Europe. Read about Marco Polo and his biography.
In the Mariana Trench, Animals Adapt in REALLY Weird Ways
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The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth, and we're still in the dark about much of the life that calls it home. Here are just a few of the trench's eye-popping residents.
Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
What is the activity theory of aging?
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What is the activity theory of aging? Learn what the activity theory of aging is about and the benefits of staying active and involved throughout your life.
How Houseflies Work
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Though houseflies scavenge and carry disease, houseflies also provide food for the local ecosystem. Learn why houseflies love the great indoors.