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Scary Prehistoric 'Hell Pigs' Once Roamed the Earth
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These super-frightening entelodonts (aka hell pigs) once patrolled throughout Eurasia, North America and Africa.
How much do you remember about the movie Patton?
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Historians generally regard George S. Patton as one of America's greatest military minds. His aggressiveness (and ego) are dramatized in a famous film from the '70s starring another famous George, George C. Scott. How much do you know about the movie "Patton"? Take this quiz to find out!
The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII
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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.
Only Geniuses Can Correctly Answer All of These World Geography Questions!
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Is there a map of the world in your mind? We're about to find out! If you get every question right, just call yourself Magellan. Here we go, on a remarkable trip around the world.
What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?
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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.
Throughout History, Humanity Has Marveled at Solar Eclipses
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Check out this HowStuffWorks article and image gallery to see examples of people in the past watching and experiencing solar eclipses.
Discover the Most Incredible Desert Animals - Facts, Adaptations, Diet, and Pictures
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Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.
The Largest Continent Is Also the Most Populated
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If you are looking at a traditional world map, you won't get an accurate idea of the size of the seven continents; depicting a sphere onto a flat surface means that something will end up distorted. For that reason, you may not truly understand something like the size of the largest continent.
Aromatherapy: Frankincense
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Frankincense can be used in aromatherapy preparations to calm nerves or fight infections and heal wounds. Learn more about this essential oil.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the fennec fox, the smallest fox with the biggest ears.