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How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.
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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.
Can You Answer These Basic Questions About the Moon Landing?
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To earth's primitive peoples, the moon was an unattainable celestial object, even a god! So when America put a man there, it changed how humans thought of the moon, and our own powers, forever. How much do you know about this historic event? Find out now with our quiz!
Do You Know the Names of These Foods in Other Languages?
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The world is filled with tortas, krapfens, ringos and hamburguesas. If you know what those are, you probably love them. Take a look at these foods and try to match them to their foreign language words.
How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit
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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?
Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'
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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."
What Really Happened to Hitler?
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks into whether Hitler really committed suicide or if he escaped and lived out his life in hiding.
For the Benefit of All: The NASA Quiz
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been exploring space for more than 50 years. How much do you know about the scientists, engineers, pilots and machines that carried America into space?
If We Give You a Phrase, Can You Tell Us Which European Language It's Written In?
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The languages of Europe are diverse and unique, ranging from some of the most widely spoken on the planet to little-known dialects. Test your European language knowledge with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
The Greyhound-like Borzoi Can Take Down a Wolf. What Can Your Dog Do?
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A popular companion dog for European royalty for centuries, this elegant breed is still sought after worldwide, though somewhat difficult to find in the U.S.
10 Dogs Who Made History
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HowStuffWorks reports on dogs who've helped with the Cuban Missile Crisis, joined the Russian space program and found ancient cave paintings.