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5 Profound Insights From Lao-tzu, Founder of Taoism

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Lao-tzu was the legendary Taoist philosopher whose words sound profoundly modern. They help us maintain a sense of harmony and balance in an often-chaotic world.

Theseus Slew the Minotaur, But Was He a Hero or a Villain?

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Theseus was the mythical founder-hero of Athens and the slayer of the Poseidon-cursed man-bull known as the Minotaur. "Olympians" author George O'Connor reflects on Theseus, a difficult mythological hero to love.

Can I Use Interior Paint for Exterior Surfaces?

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Is one gallon of paint the same as the next? Not really. Find out if you can use that interior latex you fell in love with on the outside of your house, too.

How to Clean Toilet Stains

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Slap on your yellow rubber gloves and arm yourself with a toilet brush -- we have the know-how to help you tackle this unpopular chore once and for all.

10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos

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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.

A Galapagos Tortoise Weighs Almost 1,000 Pounds

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The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a key role in their ecosystems.

What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?

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Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects. It's been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is said to fix a host of health issues. But is it too good to be true?

A Macaw Will Mate for Life and Swear Like a Sailor

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Macaws mate for life, can speak human words and have even been known to blush when delighted.

PEMDAS: Remembering Math's Order of Operations

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A simple math problem may seem to some of us like an inscrutable pile of numbers and symbols, just waiting to trip us up. PEMDAS to the rescue!

A Hairy History of Eyebrow Trends

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HowStuffWorks looks at eyebrow shapes throughout history and the celebrities who pioneered the looks from Marlene Dietrich to Cara Delevingne.

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