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How Emily Post Works
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Emily Post was America's etiquette expert during the Roaring 20s. Learn about her life and surprisingly open-minded career.
How State Dinners Work
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Come with us and tour the Executive Mansion of the Governor of North Carolina. We will explore the behind-the-scenes preparations for an executive state dinner.
A Guide to Decorating Wooden Furniture
You have many options to consider when decorating furniture. Whether you want a worn-out look, gold tint, stencils, or painted stripes, make sure your materials are compatible. Learn how to decorate wooden furniture.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
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Many people have gone to enormous lengths to pay back someone who did 'em wrong. Learn about 10 things done completely out of spite at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace?
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Castles and palaces may seem the same, in their grandiose architecture and palatial structure. But the two buildings were constructed by monarchs for different purposes.
4 Steps to Safely Ship Holiday Cookies
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Everyone loves getting holiday cookies. But nobody loves getting cookie crumbles. So how do you ship your cookies so they don't break?
12 Items at a Feast of Henry VIII
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Henry VIII was known for hosting opulent feasts with every delicacy you could imagine. Read our list of 12 items found at a feast of Henry VIII.
How a Frisky Feline Made Aviation History
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Kiddo was his name and not only was he the first cat to attempt to cross the Atlantic in an airship, but he also did it as a stowaway.
Mysterious Marine Animal Pictures
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This gallery will introduce you to some of the mysterious animals that drift in the ocean. Jump in at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These Famous Statues From Just an Image?
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Are you a world traveler? Consider yourself a bit of a historian with a love of world culture? Then take this quiz! Can you identify these famous statues, sculptures, and monuments by looking at just one image? Prove it and challenge your friends!