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10 Mind-blowing Alcohol Facts
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Surprisingly, America's Puritan forebears drank far more liquor than Americans of today. That's one of 10 mind-blowing alcohol facts from HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Christmas Quiz
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According to popular song, Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year." Christmas serves as a holy day for those who celebrate the holiday and a marketing boon for retail companies. But what's behind the ornaments, trees, presents and fruitcakes that characterize the 25th of December? And where did that date originate?
What Would Your Renaissance Era Name Be?
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The Renaissance was a time of change and opportunity, a scientific flourishing that opened up the world to new thinking and ideas. How would you fit into it - and what name would that mean would suit you?
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About S'mores
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Love the taste of chocolate, graham cracker and marshmallows melting over an open fire? Check out everything you ever wanted to know about s'mores.
Are You a Witch?
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Would you fit right in with the Sanderson Sisters? Can you see yourself corralling flying monkeys with the Wicked Witch of the West? Or do you group all that magical malarkey in with so-called psychics and fortune-tellers? Take this quiz to find out whether it's time to find a coven to call home!
Were Witches Really Burned at the Stake in Salem?
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The infamous Salem witch trials show what mass hysteria can do. But were those falsely accused witches really burned at the stake?
What Really Happened in Salem Village?
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The guys at Stuff They Don't Want You To Know break down some of the myths behind the Salem witch trials.
Why Is the Speedo Disappearing From European Beaches?
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Is the Speedo still popular in Europe? Learn more about the Speedo and changing swimwear trends in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Are any superstitions universal across cultures?
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Are there any universal superstitions, or are they specific to certain cultures? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
How Human Migration Works
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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.