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Unraveling Khipu: The Inca Knot Language
The Incas never invented a system of written language, but khipu is how they communicated. HowStuffWorks looks at the language of the Inca.
What Dead Language Did You Speak in a Past Life?
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Did you scream in Old Norse as you faced down a fierce Norman army? Write gorgeous poems to your lover in Vedic Sanskrit? Or were you a sophisticated, city-dwelling Egyptian, wise in the ways of hieroglyphics? Find out the truth about your past life — take this quiz!
Can You Really Sweat Out a Hangover?
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HowStuffWorks finds out whether sweat can cure a hangover.
Is Africa the cradle of humanity?
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Is the cradle of humanity in Africa? Learn about the cradle of humanity in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How Freezers Work
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Many freezers have features to prevent frost and digitally monitor temperatures, but the technology has been evolving for years. Learn about freezers.
Amulet of Quizzening +3 — The Dungeons & Dragons Quiz
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Dungeons & Dragons players have been taking on the roles of mighty heroes on magical quests for more than 40 years. Level up your D&D knowledge with this Dungeons & Dragons quiz.
How Zero Works
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You use the number zero all the time, but it may surprise you to learn that it sometimes isn't a number at all. It may surprise you even more to learn that it was all but invented. See what else surprises you about zero in this article.
10 Deities Who Like to Party
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Do you know the top 10 deities that like to party? Check out the 10 deities that like to party in this article from howstuffworks.com.
How the Grim Reaper Works
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The Grim Reaper is the black-cloaked, scythe-wielding personification of death. Learn why the Grim Reaper is so grim and why he's a guy.
The Fertile Crescent Truly Was the Cradle of Civilization
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A roughly crescent-shaped region encompassing modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, and parts of Turkey and Iran, the Fertile Crescent was home to the world's first settled agricultural communities.