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How Russian Traditions Work

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Many Russian traditions first began hundreds of years ago. Read about Russian traditions at HowStuffWorks.

7 Reasons Catherine the Great Was So Great

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Her legacy has been reduced to tales of horses and sordid affairs, but the real story of Russia's longest reigning female leader is truly fascinating.

Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family

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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?

How Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?

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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.

Can You Identify These Landmarks That Were Made During the 1950s?

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The 1950s were a time of global transition, as much of Europe worked to rebuild after WWII while the U.S. took advantage of unprecedented economic prosperity. Take our quiz to see if you can name the most famous landmarks of this decade!

Isis: Goddess of Funeral Rites and Healing in Ancient Egypt

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Isis, goddess of healing and funeral rites, was one of the most important Egyptian deities and arguably one of the most prominent female deities in the ancient world.

Ultimate Guide to the Lombardy Wine Region

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The Lombardy wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Lombardy wine region at HowStuffWorks.

Can You Name These Countries With Mostly Red Flags?

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Red for valor. Red for bravery. Red for life, for passion, for blood and for honor. Sometimes red is even for luck. Countries all around the world use red in their flags, so how many do you think you can identify? Run this quiz up the flagpole and see who salutes!

Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?

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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.

10 Times Humanity Found the Answer (and Then Forgot)

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Could humanity be even farther ahead if we hadn't forgotten what we'd learned centuries ago? Learn about 10 times we forgot answers at HowStuffWorks.

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