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Can You Translate These Common Latin Phrases?
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Latin: Is this dead language *really* dead? Sometimes it seems like half our legal concepts are phrased in Latin, not to mention its importance to religion and to literature. Are you ready to test your Latin chops? Try our quiz!
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
Why Soundtracks Love 'The Day of Wrath'
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The HowStuffWorks podcast The Soundtrack Show looks at the movie life of the 13th-century Latin hymn 'Dies Irae.'
Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.
Chairman Mao Zedong Used Death and Destruction to Create a New China
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Chairman Mao is one of history's worst despots, having murdered millions of Chinese during his communist reign. So why is he still revered by many?
Why Are Web Addresses in English?
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People around the world have access to the internet, but not everyone speaks English. Learn why web addresses are in English at HowStuffWorks.
Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
Was an Irish monk the first European to reach America?
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An Irish monk could have been the first person to discover the American continent, according to ancient texts. Learn more about the Irish monk discovery.
How do they really shoot reality TV shows?
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Ever wondered how reality TV shows really film all of that unscripted insanity? Find out how reality TV show filming works.
How Orkut Works
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Orkut is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Orkut at HowStuffWorks.