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The Light and Airy Lyre Has Plucked Its Way Through the Ages

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The lyre is a small U-shaped harp that has appeared all over the world, from the ancient Greco-Roman culture, to India, Africa and beyond. Do people still play this ancient stringed instrument?

How is digital 3-D different from old 3-D movies?

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Many people remember the weird, headache-inducing colors that were part of old 3-D movies. But in new movies like "Meet the Robinsons," 3-D loses the paper glasses and goes digital.

What are the effects of diacetyl?

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Diacetyl is a chemical used to make popcorn and other candy taste buttery; people who are exposed to it regularly may suffer from damage to their lungs. Learn more about the effects of diacetyl from this article.

How Virtual Offices Work

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More and more people are working out of offices far away from their parent company. Why might this be a good idea, and what does it take to set up a virtual office? Read on to find out.

Which US President Are You Most Like?

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US Presidents run the gamut from the likable to the surreal and paranoid. They all started out as ordinary people though, so we all have things in common with them. Which are you most like?

10 Ugliest Car Designs We've Seen Available to Consumers

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Design is subjective, but some vehicles push the limits of automotive taste. The ugliest car can’t always be measured by sales or speed, but by how often people do a double take—and not in a good way.

13 Types of Dragons Humans Have Dreamt Up Over Millennia

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Curious about different types of dragons? Good call. Around the world, people have imagined dragon species that range from serpent-like dragon rainmakers to winged fire-breathers that strike fear.

10 Common Sayings You're Probably Saying Wrong

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Maybe you could care less about grammar. After all, it's a doggy-dog world? No. That might sound right, but it's one of 10 common phrases people say wrong.

How Well Do You Remember These 90's Rom-Coms?

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The nineties were a couple of decades ago but people still remember some of the biggest trends of that time. Prove to us that you knew what went on movie-wise in this '90s rom-com quiz!

The Second Coming Has Been 'Imminent' for 2,000 Years

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Many Christians believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth to judge and rule it; they refer to it as the Second Coming. For centuries people have hoped it would happen in their lifetimes. So when - if ever - will it take place?

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