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What Dead Language Did You Speak in a Past Life?
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Did you scream in Old Norse as you faced down a fierce Norman army? Write gorgeous poems to your lover in Vedic Sanskrit? Or were you a sophisticated, city-dwelling Egyptian, wise in the ways of hieroglyphics? Find out the truth about your past life — take this quiz!
Ashtanga Yoga Explained
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Ashtanga yoga challenges your body with a specific set of poses. With a focus on posture and breathing, ashtanga yoga is the ultimate yoga practice.
Namaste: It Doesn't Just Mean Yoga Class Is Over
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The meaning of 'namaste' is often muddled in the Western world. HowStuffWorks explores the origins of 'namaste' and why people around the world say it.
Buddhism Trivia
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Are you a guru when it comes to this religion, or a mere novice? Whichever is the case, try not to get attached to your performance on this quiz. Keep it zen!
Ridiculous History: Ancient India Beat Machiavelli to the Punch by 1,800 Years
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What is the Arthashastra? Learn more about the Arthashastra and Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince" in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community
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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
The Ultimate Yoga Quiz
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Do you spend all your spare time in the ashram? Have you worn out more than one yoga mat? You're not alone, more and more people are exploring yoga as a form of exercise. See how much you know about yoga.
Putting Yourself Into a Video Game for Free Just Got Way Easier
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A new USC software tool makes realistic video-game avatar creation and scanning much simpler. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Quiz: What's This Country's Former Name?
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From war to political unrest to rebranding, there are all sorts of reasons countries change names. Match the former country names with our quiz.