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Weiberfastnacht: The Day German Women Stormed the Ramparts

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This historic holiday (held the Thursday before Ash Wednesday) celebrates the day in 1824 when women decided they simply wouldn't take it anymore.

What Does It Really Mean to Have an 'Existential Crisis'?

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What is an existential crisis? HowStuffWorks talks to an expert to find out what an existential crisis is and how to overcome one.

Billions Celebrate Lantern Festival Across China

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The annual Lantern Festival signifies the end of Chinese New Year and the beginning of spring. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Forget Thanksgiving! Lunar New Year Sees World's Largest Annual Migration

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In 2020, Chunyun occurs from Jan. 10 until Feb. 18, and will see an expected 3 billion trips to honor the Year of the Rat. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

10 Countries Besides the U.S. That Have Electoral Colleges

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Other countries besides the U.S. have electoral college systems. HowStuffWorks looks at some of them.

Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!

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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.

Quiz: Can a U.S. President Do That?

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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to learn what's within a U.S. president's rights.

Why Data Encryption Remains a Really Complex Issue

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Is there a way to have encrypted devices and grant law enforcement access? HowStuffWorks explores the complicated issue.

10 People With Incredibly Bad Luck

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These 10 people had the incredibly bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the wrong time.

Chindogu: The Art of Un-useless Inventions

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You know what's totally useless? A pair of umbrellas shoes. But they're so fun you want them anyway. Welcome to chindogu. HowStuffWorks looks into it.

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