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5 Facts About Marie Curie and the Winningest Nobel Prize Family in History
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Having one Nobel Prize winner in the family is a huge accomplishment. But the extended Curie family had five winners - and one was even awarded twice. How did they get so smart?
How Frankenstein's Monster Works
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Frankenstein's monster brought questions about human consciousness and synthetic life to readers of fiction. Learn about How Frankenstein's Monster Works.
1816 Was the Year Without a Summer
More than two centuries ago, the biggest volcanic explosion in human history occurred. And it had far-reaching effects.
Can You Pass This British General Knowledge Quiz?
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Are you an Anglophile or a Britophile? Do you know the difference? If you consider yourself on par with the Brits, take this quiz to test your knowledge.
Halloween Stories
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Filled with thrills and chills, these Halloween stories will ignite your kids' imaginations. Discover dozens of old and new favorites in this article.
Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future
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Do you love Steampunk? Then check out our pictures of Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future!
Test Your Knowledge: Horror Movie Villain Quiz
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The scariest films feature human neurosis brought to life through terrifying characters. How much do you know about these horror movie villains?
Terrifying Tales: Famous Ghost Stories Quiz
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A good ghost story transcends time, and the most beloved tales in this genre are just as likely to send a shiver down your spine as any modern ghost story. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the spookiest stories ever told!
Can You Guess the Book Title From an Anagram of the Letters?
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Deciphering an anagram is similar to the feeling that you get when you're reading code. You get that excited, top-secret rush, like from a Dan Brown novel. Can you figure out these book title anagrams? We promise that "1984" does not make the list.
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.