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Did Vikings really have horns on their helmets?
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Viking helmets are often depicted as having horns protruding from either side. But did the Vikings really wear such things? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
Alpine Habitat
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What is an alpine habitat? Learn what constitutes an alpine habitat at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These Celebrities Who Appeared on "The Love Boat?"
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On "The Love Boat," love was always exciting and new because every trip featured different guests. Can you name all these famous faces who traveled aboard The Pacific Princess? Find out with this quiz!
Can You Guess What Country These Names Originated From?
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Susan, Bob, Henry and Jane, you're going to have to take this quiz. You too, Christopher, William, Kate and Rebecca. Oh, and that includes Ayesha, Anton, Li Wei and Hans. Where the heck do your names come from?
Which Branch of the Military Do You Belong In, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality?
Sure, you could enlist in the military using boring criteria like where you might travel, what vehicles you will get to drive, or what kind of physical challenges you like, but why not leave it to a personality test from the 1950s? What could go wrong? Uncle Sam wants you!
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?
Surprise! The Big Dipper Is an Asterism, Not a Constellation
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The Big Dipper is one of those star groupings everyone seems familiar with, but how much do you really know about it?
Did Prince Amleth the Viking of 'The Northman' Actually Exist?
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Brought to life on the screen by Alexander Skarsgård, the story of Amleth the Viking was the inspiration for Shakespeare's "Hamlet." But who was Prince Amleth?
Monkfish May Be Ugly, But They Sure Taste Delicious
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If you think monkfish looks a bit like a monster, we're right there with you. But there's also a reason this fish is known as the poor man's lobster. It tastes pretty frickin' delicious.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?