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10 Scapegoats Still in the Crosshairs

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Scapegoating lets us blame others instead of accepting the consequences of our actions. Ready to meet some of the world's most famous scapegoats?

How do you keep a safe house safe?

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A safe house works for both good guys and bad guys, keeping them hidden and secure. There's a safe house mentioned in the Bible, and safe houses during WWII.

Where Did the NATO Phonetic Alphabet Come From?

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You've surely heard it in the movies even if you've never used it. So who came up with the phonetic alphabet and why is it used?

The Fascinating History of Lemonade

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Ever wondered where lemonade comes from? HowStuffWorks looks at the history of this popular, puckery thirst quencher.

Rube Goldberg: The Man Behind the Ingenious Contraptions

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Rube Goldberg, an American cartoonist, became famous for illustrating whimsical, overly complex machines designed to perform simple tasks, now known as Rube Goldberg machines.

Polygamy: A Comprehensive Exploration to Plural Marriage

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The rules of polygamy for Fundamentalist Mormons are based on the Divine Principle. Read about polygamy rules and the practice of plural marriage.

Who Is the Most Famous Person in the World?

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Fame can be fleeting but some names manage to live forever. Is it possible to determine who is the most famous person on Earth?

Who's Buried at Père Lachaise, the Largest Cemetery in Paris?

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This sprawling garden of a landscape cemetery sits in the middle of Paris and holds the remains of some of its most famous, and infamous, citizens.

The Hamsa Appears in Multiple Cultures, but Why?

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The hamsa, a depiction of a human hand, often with a central eye motif, is a protective symbol meant to ward off evil.

Prison Food Is Way Worse Than You'd Expect

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The food we're feeding those incarcerated in the U.S. prison system is not only bad for their health, but it's also bad for John Q. Taxpayer's wallet.

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