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Machu Picchu is probably their most famous achievement, but there is much more to the Inca Empire than some ruins on a mountain.

The Story Behind 9 of the Most Common Surnames in the World

Naming conventions vary across the globe, but here's the history behind some of the world's most storied surnames.

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You probably know that Los Angeles means "the angels" and New York was named after a 17th-century duke, but have you ever pondered the meaning behind names like Cairo and Toronto?

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You'd be forgiven for not realizing Transylvania is a real place — or for not knowing much about it beyond its status as the supposed birthplace of Dracula. But as is often the case, the truth about this area is even more interesting than the fictions.