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Did the moon doom the Titanic?
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Did the moon doom the Titanic? Find out whether there's any truth behind the theory that the moon caused the Titanic to sink.
What Was the Largest Wave Ever Recorded?
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Scientists have long been fascinated by the ocean's dynamic nature, where the force of the water collides with atmospheric phenomena to create waves of monumental size.
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
Meet Violet Jessop, Survivor of Three Shipwrecks
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Violet Jessop survived not one, not two, but three disasters at sea. HowStuffWork checks out her story.
Can You Name the Countries Along the Silk Road?
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East met West along the Silk Road, connecting nearly all of Asia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Europe. From Azerbaijan to Uzbekistan, how many countries can you name? Grab your globe and take the quiz!
How Pirates Work
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Pirates have sailed the seas for hundreds of years. Learn about pirates and find out if you have what it takes to live the pirate lifestyle.
Can You Identify These World War II Planes From an Image Without Any Hints?
Up and away and zooming through the skies, do you think you have what it takes to identify these beautiful aircraft from World War II? You do? Well, let's test your knowledge then, shall we?
The Salty History of Swearing Like a Sailor
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Ever heard anyone say, "He swears like a sailor"? Why do sailors get singled out for being extra-profane? Because there's a long, colorful history behind it.
Can You Guess the Movie Based on Its Tagline?
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Grabbing an audience's attention with a few words on a poster is an art! Sometimes, a great slogan can make more of an impact than the film itself. We challenge you to name these movies based on their taglines.
Can You Match the City to the Country?
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Geography has been an oft-neglected subject, but nowadays more so than ever. With computerized maps at your fingertips for so long, are you capable of matching cities to countries?