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Spiders That Love Human Blood Are Our Friends

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Some spiders love human blood, but they're beneficial to humans. Find out how jumping spiders fight malaria at HowStuffWorks.

Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?

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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.

10 Completely Wrong Sayings About Animals

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Ever been told you're as stubborn as a mule or blind as a bat? It might have been an unintended compliment. Many common sayings about animals are really off the mark.

Shakespeare Wrote in Iambic Pentameter. But What Is That?

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William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer used iambic pentameter in their works of literature. But what is iambic pentameter and how can you spot it?

Medieval History Quiz

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Alright, history buffs, it's time to pack up your books and take a journey back to medieval Europe with this quiz. Will you get a victory or fall before the battle even gets started? Let's find out!

Why the 1933 London Tube Map Is Still Considered Design Genius

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Before 1933, getting around London on the massively confusing Tube system was a nightmare. That's when draftsman Harry Beck stepped in and revolutionized map design.

What's Your UK IQ?

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Knowing the British Isles and Northern Ireland well can be the work of a lifetime - and you need a pretty fine mind to truly understand it. Just how clever are you when it comes to the UK?

What Really Happened at Kent State?

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What really happened at Kent State? Learn more about the Kent State shootings at HowStuffWorks.

How the Gibbs Aquada Works

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The Gibbs Aquada got billionaire Richard Branson across the English Channel. Check out this truly unique vehicle.

When Medieval Pilgrims Wore Badges to Ward Off Plague

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The tin or lead pins medieval pilgrims wore on their hats or cloaks, some playfully risqué, were meant to protect against plague.

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