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How Missionaries Work
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Missionaries have a complex and controversial history. Read this article to learn how missionaries have performed their work over the centuries.
Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes
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What do a Jesuit priest, a ladies' man and a group of Union prisoners have in common? They all managed to escape from horrific prisons. Learn how.
Catholic Lingo Quiz
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Do you know the difference between the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed? Can you rattle off the seven sacraments and explain how to pray the rosary? If the answer is yes, then take this Catholic lingo quiz and make Sister Mary Josephine proud!
Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?
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Did the Chinese discover America years before Christopher Columbus? Read the evidence that supports the 1421 theory that the Chinese beat Columbus.
How Much Do You Know About California History?
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The sunny West Coast of the United States has a rich and storied history. Test your knowledge of California history with this fun quiz. How many questions can you get right?
See If You Can Name All These French Pastries!
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If there's one thing the French can do better than anyone else, it's making some delicious pastry. How many do you think you can name? Grab your choux paste and let's find out!
The Magical Medicine of Bezoars
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Bezoars are concretions found in the stomachs of animals that were once believed to cure poisoning and plague.
How the Papacy Works
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Catholics around the world welcomed the election of Pope Francis in 2013. Besides providing spiritual leadership to millions worldwide, the pope has many other duties. Learn about the rules of the Papacy.
What It's Like to Stay Silent for 10 Days
Silent meditation retreats can last days, weeks or even a month. Learn what it’s like to keep quiet for so long at HowStuffWorks Now.
A Troubled Monarchy: James II/VII Quiz
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From bloody civil wars to glorious revolutions, chart the rise and fall of one of the Stuart monarchs of England, Scotland and Ireland, James II/VII. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of a not-so-merry period of the countries' histories.