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The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What's a blue zone, and am I living in one?
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What's a blue zone, and am I living in one? Read this article to find out what a blue zone is, and to determine if you live in one.
Put Your Traveling Knowledge To The Test With This Location Quiz
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Traveling allows you to see the world, and we know you have! So, put all you've seen to the test and tell us where these places are.
Can You Name the Country From a Picture of a Famous Landmark?
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It's just as important to know names of nations as it is to know the landmarks that signify them. We'll test your geo-knowledge with this map quiz. We'll leave the city IDs for another challenging test. For now, name those countries!
When Did Jesus Die? Scholars Are Divided
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Jesus's death and resurrection are celebrated by Christians either in March or April, and there is no agreement as to the actual dates of the events. So, when do most scholars think Jesus died?
10 Fun Quinceañera Traditions
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What kind of traditions come with celebrating a quinceañera? Check out 10 fun quinceañera traditions at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Fill In the Blanks for This US Constitution Quiz?
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The U.S. is a nation built on rights and ideals and ruled by laws, not kings. These immortal elements of America are described in the Constitution of The United States, the document that forms the foundation of the U.S. How well do you know it?
How Well Do You Know the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
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The U.S. Constitution is one of the most controversial documents in human history, with different groups reading vastly different meanings into it. Its history is long and storied. How much do you know about it?