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Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
Is Holland the Same as the Netherlands?
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People use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably. But are the two places technically the same? HowStuffWorks breaks it down.
The Netherlands' Controversial Blackface Christmas Tradition
Who is Black Pete and is he a racist part of Dutch Christmas tradition? HowStuffWorks finds out.
The 5 Animals Most Suitable to Replace Your Family Pet
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What exotic mammals make good pets? Learn more about exotic mammals as pets in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ukrainian Refugees May Never Return Home, Even After the War Ends
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Research shows that generations of refugees, whether displaced because of war, climate or famine, may no longer want to return to the place that was once home, even after it is safe to do so.
Scientists Warn Western U.S. Drought Could Be 'New Normal'
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Nearly 90 percent of the Western U.S. is gripped by an "apocalyptical" drought that only continues to worsen. Even if you don't live in the area, it affects you — and what you do affects it.
What Is SWIFT and How Is It Being Used to Sanction Russia?
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Disconnecting Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), could cripple its ability to trade with most of the world. Here's how SWIFT works.
Scientists Spot Light From Behind a Black Hole for the First Time Ever
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Scientists have observed flashes of X-rays coming from behind a supermassive black hole, consistent with Albert Einstein's prediction that extremely large objects can bend light.
How Much Do You Know About These New Year’s Traditions?
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You're not going to pass this quiz if you sing "Auld Lang Syne" when the clock strikes midnight, but if you resolved to learn more in 2019, you won't drop the ball.
Michael Rockefeller Disappeared in 1961. Was He Eaten by Cannibals?
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Michael Rockefeller, the 23-year-old son of prominent political figure Nelson Rockefeller, went into the jungle of Netherlands New Guinea in 1961 and never returned. Here's the story.