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5 Facts About Persephone, Queen of the Underworld
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Persephone, the wife of Hades, lived one-third of the year in the Underworld with him and the other two-thirds of the year on Earth with her mother, Demeter. Pomegranate seed, anyone?
12 Sunflowers Facts for Beginner Gardeners
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Sunflowers are incredibly tough and can be grown in almost any soil. Plus, it's hard not to smile when you see a field of these bright yellow rays.
Why Chuck Yeager Was the Greatest Pilot of All Time
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Before Yeager did it, people thought it was impossible to break the sound barrier in flight. But he proved them wrong, even flying the plane while nursing two cracked ribs.
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.
How Do Originalists Interpret the U.S. Constitution?
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Judge Amy Coney Barrett says her judicial philosophy is originalism, following in the footsteps of her mentor, Justice Antonin Scalia. What does that mean?
How Billy the Kid Really Died
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Billy the Kid, whose legal name was Henry McCarty, was almost certainly killed by Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff Pat Garrett, though questions have always lingered about what really happened.
Why Giving a Professional Reference Can Be a Minefield
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How can you get out of giving a professional reference if you don't want to? HowStuffWorks has some tips.
9 Heavy-hitting Facts About the Greatest, Muhammad Ali
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He was cocky when it came to his boxing career but charitable when it came to his heart. That's just part of why Muhammad Ali's legacy shines so bright.
Test Your Skills With Our Construction Quiz
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How much do you know about the complicated business of creating a safe, comfortable and durable building? Test your savvy with our quiz -- no hard hat necessary!
Can You Guess the Disney Movie From Just Five Clues?
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What's a childhood without a Disney movie in your memory? Whether you followed the live action movies starring the teen versions of today's hot celebs, or went gaga over the animated movies we still watch over and over today, Disney-produced movies are forever etched in our pop culture-loving hearts. Think you can guess their latest or classic flicks if we give you 5 clues? Then take a magic carpet ride and try this quiz!