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Start of World War II: September 1939-March 1940
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from September 1939 to April 1940. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
Why Hand-washing Beats Hand Sanitizer Hands Down!
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Health experts say washing with soap and water gets more germs off your hands than using the alcohol-based stuff. But why?
Why Treasure Hunters Are Still Searching for the Nazi Gold Train
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No one has found the Nazi Gold Train, but that hasn't stopped people from trying. HowStuffWorks looks at the latest effort to locate the fabled train.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?
The ULTIMATE Geographical Border Test for World Leaders
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Do you know who's next door to you, no matter where you go? If so, then you will ace this quiz for geographical experts!
Why Is It So Hard to Make a Universal Flu Vaccine?
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Every year, a version of the flu vaccine must be developed, to compensate for the changes in the flu virus the year before. Will that ever end?
How Well Do You Know World Borders?
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Borders are so much more than lines on a map -- they represent the boundaries of countries and everything they represent, from government to culture. Take this quiz to see how much you know about borders 'round the world.
She's the Most Famous Paleobiologist You May Not Know
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The late Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska was the first woman to lead a dinosaur excavation expedition. And her volumes of research provide most of what we know today about the evolution of modern mammals.
It's Fat Tuesday! Eat a Polish Pączki
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This warm, fluffy, Polish treat is stuffed with a cream- or fruit-based filling and is a pre-Lent staple served on both Fat Tuesday and Fat Thursday.
Frédéric Chopin: The Child Prodigy Who Captured the Soul of the Piano
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Frédéric Chopin gave only 30 public performances of his piano works during his lifetime, but his influence on the soul of classical music was immeasurable.