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The names of the continents are well known but their origins are rather hazy. Learn about the names of the continents and where they come from.

Witch windows are rather practical, but the folklore behind the name is a lot more interesting. Discover the story behind witch windows.

Thermal cameras take photos of heat, rather than visible light. Find out how temperature is captured as an image.

The words aren't arbitrary, so why do pilots and sailors call out 'Mayday!' rather than something else?

Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.

Climate skeptics believe that climate change is a natural process, rather than the work of man. Learn about different climate skeptic arguments.

The baby boomer generation wants to age in place, rather than head for nursing homes. Learn how the concept of 'aging in place' works.

Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.

When we people talk about the worst anime, they're usually speaking from a place of disappointment rather than pure quality.

Weather is the state of the atmosphere, rather than something that only affects your area. Read more about weather and the complex system behind it.

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