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How Narnia Works
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Explore the inspirations behind the Chronicles of Narnia. Take a look at the newest movie adaptation of the most famous of the seven books.
The Old Testament Quiz
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You are about to take the toughest quiz about the Old Testament this side of Canaan! Yes, that's right! Let's see how you fare on this one...
Can You Give Us the Biblical Pair If We Give You a Hint?
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Married couples, siblings, parents and children ... The Bible is filled with famous pairs who go together like milk and honey. Do you think you can tell David and Goliath from Cain and Abel? Take the quiz to find out!
What's Your "Game of Thrones" Name?
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The world of "Game of Thrones" is filled with mystery and deception, love and magic, passion and prophecy. Of course, you'd want to be a part of it. But first, take this quiz to find out what your name would be in the Seven Kingdoms!
7 Deadly Sins: List of the Biblical Violations and Their Origins
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The seven deadly sins appear in movies, books, and art, but what are they, and who created the list?
Mud Baths
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Mud baths are great for the skin. Learn about how mud baths work at HowStuffWorks.
How Presidential Memoirs Work
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With President Clinton's memoirs scheduled for release on June 22, there's a whole lot of talk going around about the nature of a presidential memoir. What is its purpose? What is the role of cold, hard facts in this type of book? How does it progress from idea to finished product? This week, find out what distinguishes a memoir from a general autobiography and see how a presidential memoir comes to be.
The Human Brain Is Hardwired for Poetry
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Research suggests the human brain is wired to distinguish the rhyme and rhythm of verse from ordinary prose, and to react to literary contemplation.
What Would Your Wizarding Wand Be?
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If you're still expecting your Hogwarts letter like the rest of us, you might have to wait a little bit longer, but that doesn't mean you can't find out what your wand specs are.
How do libraries work with ebooks?
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Seems like lending out ebooks should be a relatively simple matter for libraries, but it's not. Learn how libraries work with ebooks at HowStuffWorks.