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Can You Name the Historical Figure From a Legendary Fact About Them?
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Earth wouldn't be Earth without the epic people who do things like invent the internet, travel around the world in 80 days and yell, "Eureka!" Learn about the coolest accomplishments in history and try to match these historical figures to the legendary fact.
Can You Name These Famous Lefties?
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About one in ten people 'round the world are left-handed, but the people within this group are in some pretty good company. See if you're smart enough to ace this quiz on the most celebrated southpaws from the past and today.
How Good Samaritan Laws Work
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Good Samaritan laws are intended to protect you from a lawsuit if you help strangers during an emergency. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
10 Uses of the Insanity Defense
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An insanity defense can be difficult to prove. Find out about 10 people who tried to use the insanity plea.
10 False History 'Facts' Everyone Knows
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Lots of great stories from history we learned in school are just plain wrong. Here are 10 false history facts from HowStuffWorks.
How Death Masks Work
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The best photograph can't touch one. A death mask, in all its 3-D glory, is the last likeness of a loved one that a family can own. After all, it vividly preserves what some consider to be the very essence of a person -- the face.
90% of People Can't Name These Animated Films From an Image! Are You One of Them?
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Animated films are one of the most popular movie genres. From Disney classics to shorts and anime. Do you think you can name all of these animated films from an image? Take this quiz to find out!
10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries
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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.
10 of the Worst Decisions Ever Made
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Some decisions are so bad that history can't forget them. Read about 10 of the worst decisions ever made.
12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)
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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world — for better and for worse.