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How Onesimus, a Slave in Colonial Boston, Helped Stop a Smallpox Epidemic
Onesimus, a slave in Boston, taught the process known as variolation. HowStuffWorks looks at how he saved countless lives.
How to Volunteer for the Salvation Army
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Ever wonder how to volunteer for the Salvation Army? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to volunteer for the Salvation Army and more.
Can You Pick the Real Books of the Bible and Avoid the Fakes?
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Time to put your Sunday School knowledge to the test. If you ever memorized the books of the Bible with the aid of a catchy tune, now's the time to start singing. See if you can recognize the true books of the Bible mixed in with a bunch of fakes!
Who Was John Calvin, and What Is Calvinism?
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John Calvin is best known for his doctrine of predestination, a controversial belief that continues to be popular in some churches. But what who was he, and what is predestination?
The Angel of Death Has One Job, and He Does It Well
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In TV shows and movies, sometimes an angel of death appears to tell some unfortunate soul their time on Earth is over. But where did this idea come from? And what if you tell the angel, "I'm not ready?"
Can You Unscramble the Names of These Books of the Bible?
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"Esngesi" is the beginning and "Evierantlo" is the end. We welcome you to decipher these scrambled titles for this Holy Book ID challenge. Amp up the excitement level by guessing as many correct books as possible, as quickly as you can!
What Language Did Jesus Speak?
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Did Jesus speak Hebrew? Greek? Aramaic? Or some unknown tongue?
Leaders in the Bible Quiz
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It's said that God works in mysterious ways ... never more so than in how He chooses leaders like shepherds and fishermen to be His best and brightest! Test your knowledge of this rogue's gallery of unlikely leaders now, with our quiz!
Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures
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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?
The Krampus Legend Puts a Dark Twist on Christmas
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The Krampus legend isn't your typical Christmas tale. This half-goat, half-demon figure from Alpine folklore puts a chilling spin on the holiday season.