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Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son's head?
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Is the myth about William Tell shooting an apple of his son's head true? Learn about William Tell and if he shot an apple of his son's head.
Can you match the TV show to its '80s theme song?
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We all know some theme songs so well we start to sing them as soon as we hear the opening lyrics. (And sometimes, the song turns out to be more memorable than the show.) See if you can guess which theme song and which TV series go together.
Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?
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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?
5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Cleopatra
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Today she is widely known for her beauty and her seductive ways, but scholars say we've been hoodwinked by propaganda written by her enemies. So what was the real Cleopatra like? And do we know her ethnicity?
How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes?
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Nothing quite thrills like seeing fireworks light up the night sky. A lot of design and planning goes into creating the awe-inspiring shapes we've come to love.
Top 5 Crazy Government Experiments
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The occasional oddball research premise slips past the people who review government grant applications. What are some of the craziest instances of your tax dollars at work?
10 Groundbreaking Broadway Musicals
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HowStuffWorks looks at 10 groundbreaking Broadway musicals, like 'Cats,' 'Hamilton' and 'Mamma Mia.'
Painting Interiors
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Any room in the house can be enhanced with paint. Learn the basics of painting interiors, from walls to floors to kitchen cabinets.
Christmas Songs
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Christmas songs range from traditional carols to fun secular music. Get lyrics and free, printable sheet music for your favorite Christmas songs here.