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Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
How Poison Ivy Works
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Poison ivy can be very difficult to spot, but there will be no mistaking it if you brush up against it. Learn about poison ivy and treating a poison ivy rash.
P.T. Barnum Begins Career as Showman
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Most of us know P.T. Barnum because of the circus, but he was actually an important figure in American history. Learn how P.T. Barnum went from small-time entrepreneur to master showman and founder of the "Greatest Show on Earth."
5 Chimps Who Grew Up in Human Families
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HowStuffWorks looks at five families found out the hard way that chimps will always be chimps.
Ankylosaurus: A Tank-like Herbivore With a Killer Club Tail
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Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour - fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.
Futurology: 5 Ways Society Will Be Affected by Cognitive Technology
Cognitive technology involves moving objects with our minds and possibly making us immortal. See five ways society will be affected by cognitive technology.
10 Sweetest Apples to Bake, Make Applesauce, or Eat Fresh
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Apples are nature's delicious and nutritious candy, with a staggering 7,500 varieties grown around the globe. Even the sweetest apples are healthy alternatives to sugary sweets - making them a great way to indulge your cravings without racking up the calories. Whether you're a fan of the crisp, refreshing crunch or more the type to bake the fruit into an apple pie, you really can't go wrong.
10 Mad Royals in History
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Insanity on the throne was more common than you might think. Here are 10 of the maddest royals in history.
Can You Score 27/35 on This Difficult World Geography Quiz?
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You Ghana love this! We just know it! The ultimate world geography quiz just for you! Andes let's see how well you do! Aim high! But you better know your geographical features, capitals and landmarks found all over the globe!
Tiger Lilies Are Easy-to-grow Garden Showstoppers
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Tiger lilies have it all - they're edible, have healing properties and act as perfect pollinator magnets. They're also long-lasting, strikingly beautiful and super easy to grow.