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5 Things You Didn't Know About Pizza
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On a cold winter's day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer's day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza?
8 Famous 'Harry Potter' Spells and Their Real-life Origins
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Something that makes the "Harry Potter" books fun to read for adults — not just kids — is author J. K. Rowling's use of wordplay. Names are often literary references or jokes, and many of the "Harry Potter" spells provide a clear hint at their function for anyone familiar with Latin or Greek.
Can You Match the Country to the Continent?
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There are nearly 200 countries on Earth, all of them diverse and complex. Do you know where they are? Test your geography knowledge with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
'Aleppo Moments': What Causes Our Brains to Freeze Under Pressure?
It happens to politicians, beauty queens and regular folks. Brain farts, that is. But, why?
World Religion 101 Quiz
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Well over 80% of the global population is religious. Although most faiths advocate living in a moral and charitable way, the particulars vary as much as human cultures themselves. Do you know the facts about some of the most widely practiced world religions today? Take this quiz to find out!
Dictators and Despots Quiz
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You there! Yes, you. If you know what's good for you, you'll take this quiz to learn about various practitioners of tyrannical, despotic and authoritarian behavior. Just try refusing.
T-80 Main Battle Tank
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The T-80 Main Battle Tank continued the evolution of T-64 and T-72, adding a gas turbine engine. Explore the T-80 Main Battle Tank at HowStuffWorks.
The U.S. Middle East Wars Quiz
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For decades, the United States has engaged in formal and informal conflict with Middle East countries. How much do you know about U.S. wars in the Middle East?
How Satellite Phones Work
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Satellite phones can be your only line of communication in remote areas, but it's a costly way to reach out and touch someone. See how satellite phones work.
The Lost Art of True Damascus Steel
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All steel is not the same, and Damascus steel has a reputation for being the best. But is today's Damascus steel the same as that forged centuries ago?