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Colombia, Not Finland, May Be the Happiest Country in the World
The Scandinavian countries tend to come out on top in the World Happiness Report. But the report doesn't actually ask participants if they're happy. When that question is included, the country rankings are quite different.
The U.S. Vice President Who Took the Oath of Office In Cuba
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William Rufus DeVane King was the U.S.'s 13th vice president, and the only one to take the oath of office in another country. He and President James Buchanan were also the subjects of scandalous talk.
5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars
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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.
A Pit Viper Snake Can 'See' You, Even in the Dark
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Pit vipers also carry venom in twin glands behind their eyes, delivered through movable fangs that can be folded up against the roof of their mouth.
How the Necco Wafer Has Lasted This Long
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These colorful, chalk-like wafers hit the market in 1847. But they certainly aren't the most flavorful of treats. So why are they the classic candy we love to hate?
Are Unicorns Real? Proof, Theories and Lore
Would they be a mating display? A fierce weapon to defend against lions?
Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them
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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.
Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs
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Ancient American dogs were almost completely wiped out when the Europeans arrived. HowStuffWorks looks at the lasting legacy they did leave behind.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
Can camphor treat skin problems?
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Can camphor treat skin problems? Camphor can be used as a remedy for a variety of ailments, but find out if camphor can treat skin problems.