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Hera, Queen of the Gods, Was Both Wife and Sister of Zeus

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She was also the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven.

Who's Your Daddy? The History of Paternity Testing

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Before the widespread use of DNA, establishing the paternity of a child was a tricky business. Ever heard of the oscillophore?

The Ghosts of Gettysburg's Devil's Den

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HowStuffWorks looks at Devil's Den, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and examines stories about its ghosts.

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?

How Long Can Viruses Live on Surfaces?

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Viruses need hosts to replicate and reproduce. So if a virus has no host, how long can it survive? It depends on a lot of factors.

Ghost in the Machine: When Does AI Become Sentient?

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A Google engineer made headlines for claiming that an AI called LaMDA had become sentient or conscious. While many AI scientists disagreed, what would it take for an AI to ever become sentient?

What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?

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DMT users report seeing otherworldly beings or "DMT entities," commonly described as "DMT elves." What's the science behind these reports?

What's a Scrum Master's Role in Project Management?

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The scrum master has the very important goal of ensuring a team finishes its sprint and ultimately its project. Find out what scrums and sprints are.

Is 2/22/22 Just Another Date or Does It Hold Deeper Meaning?

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Why have numbers like 2/22/22 been fascinating humans for more than 2,000 years? It has a lot to do with our brains' desire to find meaning and connection.

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