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Typhoid Mary Was the Original Super Spreader
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Mary Mallon was an Irish immigrant working as a cook in New York. She was a carrier of typhoid fever, but was she really a ruthless murderer?
Did the Beatles introduce yoga to the Western world?
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The Beatles may have had a hand in introducing the Western world to yoga. Find out how much of an influence the Beatles had in introducing yoga to the West.
Will the Leaning Tower of Pisa ever fall?
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Pisa without its precariously tilted landmark is like San Francisco without the Golden Gate or London without Buckingham Palace. Will the peculiarly enduring tower ever vanish from the Italian skyline?
Butter 101: From Sweet Cream to Cultured
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All butters are not created equal. We take five different butters, including 'plant-based butter' and explain what makes them different.
Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?
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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?
Can You Identify These Small Dog Breeds?
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It's a dog party ... a little dog party, that is! Combine the hints and the photos and see if you can tell the difference between a Maltese and a Miniature Pinscher. We bet you're a natural (small) dog whisperer!
Could Jack the Ripper have been an artist?
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The 1888 Jack the Ripper murders plagued London; now, Ripperologists seek the killer's identity. Learn how Jack the Ripper murders stumped the constabulary.
10 Toys That Became Million-dollar Franchises
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These 10 toys became million-dollar franchises after once just being a vision of their makers. See which toys bring in the most cash.
Explaining Diameter Measurements Used in Wire, Nail, and Bullet Sizes
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Bullet size is measured in calibers, but how are wires and nails measured? Learn about bullet size and caliber in this article.
How Circumcision Works
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Circumcision is a common medical practice in many places, but where did the tradition of circumcision even come from? Should we rethink circumcisions?