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Aromatherapy: Frankincense
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Frankincense can be used in aromatherapy preparations to calm nerves or fight infections and heal wounds. Learn more about this essential oil.
Notre Dame Cathedral: What It Took to Build Her
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Notre Dame Cathedral has burned. HowStuffWorks looks at how she was built.
What Is the Real Meaning Behind 'Ring Around the Rosie'?
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We all grew up playing 'Ring Around the Rosie.' But what does it even mean?
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ball Lightning: Is It Real?
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Ball lightning wasn't widely believed to exist until the 1960s. Learn about ball lightning and theories about what ball lightning could be.
The Dangers of Low Cholesterol
The dangers of low cholesterol is good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about the dangers of low cholesterol from Discovery Health.
5 Ways That Love Is Good for Your Health
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Learn about why love is good for your heart and develop a new appreciation for Valentine's Day, the day of love and heart health!
What Is the Oldest University in the World?
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In the United States, there's Harvard University. In the U.K., there's Oxford University. Each is the oldest in its respective country, though neither has been around quite as long as the oldest university in the world.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
Early Scottish Monks Were Gamers
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Archaeologists found an ancient stone game board used by monks in the 7th or 8th century. HowStuffWorks looks at this rare find.
What Is a Group of Crows Called? Murder, Mob, and More
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If you've ever spotted a bunch of crows flying or gathering in your yard, you might wonder: What is a group of crows called? The answer is surprisingly poetic and a bit eerie: It's called a murder.