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How Knights Work
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Knights were medieval warriors that were highly trained from a young age. Learn about knights and the process of training to become a medieval knight.
Poutine Is Routine in Canada
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Poutine is Canada's national comfort food. HowStuffWorks digs into this french fried dish.
How Did 'Bourgeoisie' Become a Bad Word?
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If someone calls your tastes 'bourgeois,' should you thank them or shake a fist? We look at the evolution of the words 'bourgeois' and 'bourgeoisie.'
Ultimate Guide to the Burgundy Wine Region
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The Burgundy wine region is among France's best. Learn all about the Burgundy wine region at HowStuffWorks.
Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution
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The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.
Test Your Vocabulary With This Quiz!
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Want to test your smarts without the headache of a graduate program? Take this vocabulary quiz, and let's find out if you're smarter than a Ph.D. student.
Only A Word Wizard Will Know The Meaning Of These 35 Words
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The English language is vast and beautiful and takes inspiration from modern and ancient languages from around the world. Because of this, many words have disappeared between the cracks, known only to writers and bookworms. Test your wordy knowledge today!
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles — sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse — at intended targets.
The 5 Key Characteristics of Gothic Architecture
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Gothic architecture first appeared in France in the late Middle Ages. Some of the world's most stunning cathedrals were built using its key architectural elements.
'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.