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How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
10 Most Long-lived Empires in History
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Which historical empires lasted the longest? Read about the 10 most long-lived empires in history.
Insect Ice Cream Could Be Coming to Your Grocery Store
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A South African company has created an ice cream made from insect milk. HowStuffWorks looks at how they hope to convert the most squeamish into fans.
If You're Not Baking With Mayonnaise, You Should Be
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Mayonnaise is the best baker's secret ingredient. Why? Because its simple emulsion of egg, oil and acid is vital to most baking recipes.
Eggs Are Expensive! Here's How to Freeze Them
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Shell shocked by the price of eggs these days? So are we, but the good news is you can freeze them. We'll tell you how.
Hotel Security Experts Warn About Learning the Wrong Lessons in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting
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The Las Vegas music festival massacre has made Americans think more about hotel security. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about what should be done.
Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up
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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.
How did a shipwreck double the size of the United States?
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The El Cazador shipwreck took with it the money that was to buy the Louisiana territory for Mexico. Find out more about the El Cazador shipwreck.
What If There Were No Stars?
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Assuming we got to keep the sun, how bad would be for travelers to not have these little guiding lights? And what else might have changed in history without stars?
How Jamaican Traditions Work
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What kind of traditions are celebrated in Jamaica? Read about Jamaican traditions at HowStuffWorks.