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How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

Getting to the Bottom of the Bidet

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The bathroom appliance that Europeans embrace and Americans pooh-pooh could be beneficial to our health and to the health of the planet.

Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years

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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudí who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."

The World's Smallest Lizard Is Tinier Than a Quarter

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The smallest lizard in the world depends on what part of the animal you measure. Scientists usually compare lizards by snout-to-vent length, or SVL, which measures body length from the tip of the snout to the opening beneath the tail.

Is It Scratchy? 5 Things to Know About Bamboo Toilet Paper

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We've all become hyperaware of the importance of toilet paper during our lives in the world of COVID-19. But there are some Earth-friendly options that exist as well. Have you tried them?

How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?

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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?

9 Animals That Start With 'V': From Vaquitas to Velvet Ants

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The animal kingdom is full of surprising creatures, from the tiniest insects to the most endangered marine mammals. Animals that start with "V" include some of the rarest and most interesting. From venomous snakes to eight-armed wonders of the deep, these creatures showcase the incredible variety of life on Earth.

14 Big Lizards That Outsize Your Cat (and Many Dogs)

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Whether they're prowling the forest floor or basking in the sun, big lizards are fascinating creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes, with some being land-dwelling behemoths and others being arboreal species that rule the treetops.

The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows

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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.

How Dragons Work

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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?

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