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Can You Match the Video Game Character to the Right Franchise?
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You've played them all, from "Super Mario Bros." to "Call of Duty." You know all the characters and their backstories. Take the quiz to see if you can guess them all, "Pokemon Snap" style!
What Is the Oldest Book in the World?
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What is the oldest book in the world? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about the oldest book in the world.
How Leprosy Works
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There are many myths and stigmas associated with leprosy, almost all completely incorrect. It's not a very contagious disease, and it's easily treatable. What else is wrong in the common beliefs about Hansen's disease?
Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets
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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.
Paper-mache: Puppets, Piñatas and Bowls Anyone Can Make
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Paper-mache has been used by ancient cultures and schoolchildren alike to create sculptures, masks and statues that are durable, light and easily created.
Test Your Orange Is The New Black Knowledge!
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Ever wonder what it's like to have been convicted of a crime and land in prison? "Orange is the New Black" is comedic, yet a scary visualization of that reality. Find out what you know about Litchfield Penitentiary.
How do erasers erase?
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Ahhhh, the good old No. 2 pencil and its oft-used eraser. Have you ever wondered exactly what science is at work when that pink, rubbery lifesaver eradicates your blunders?
The History of the 'Death Tax'
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Whether you call it an estate tax or death tax, its existence is controversial. Learn more about the history of the death tax at HowStuffWorks.
Top 10 Must-have Home Accessories
Home decor encompasses many different elements of design, from what kind of flooring you use to how the furniture is arranged in each room. But real wow-factor shows up in your home accessories. They give your home its personality and character.
Odysseus and His Not-always Heroic Odyssey
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Odysseus is the hero of the epic Greek poem "The Odyssey." But by today's standards, he might not be considered a hero at all.