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Is Cold-Shocking Your Body After a Sauna a Good Idea?

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The Finnish people tout the therapeutic benefits of a hot sauna, followed by a cold plunge into a lake. And they would know. They're credited with starting the practice and have been doing it for centuries.

The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History

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The energetic and friendly Swedish Vallhund was originally bred more than 1,000 years ago and was saved from extinction in 1942.

15 Types of Cats to Adopt and Spoil

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Cats come in so many shapes, sizes and fur patterns, making them some of the most diverse animals on the planet. From long-haired giants to sleek, hairless wonders, different breeds have evolved to match a variety of lifestyles and personalities.

Hygge: The Danish Art of Living Cozily

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HowStuffWorks finds out what the word hygge means and how you can incorporate this feeling of well being into everyday life.

Sastrugi: Nature's Beautiful Speed Bumps

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Sastrugi are gorgeous snow formations found in the polar north, but they're also no fun to travel over.

Nazi Germany Conquers France: April 1940-December 1940

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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from April 1940 to December 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.

How do you build an underwater tunnel?

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Underwater tunnels are so commonplace that we rarely think of the great dangers -- and extreme construction techniques -- these modern wonders require. With the opening of the Marmaray Tunnel in October 2013, it's time to take a second look.

5 Polar Expeditions That Went Disastrously Wrong

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Hundreds of explorers tried to locate the Northwest Passage. Many of those attempts ended badly. HowStuffWorks looks at five.

The Germans Have a Word for the Slow Days of Late Summer: Sommerloch

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You know that time in summer when everything slows down and not much is going on? The German word sommerloch neatly sums it up. But where did it come from?

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