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What's Your Russian Name?
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Do you ever feel like an Ivan? Think you'd do better in life as an Anastasia or an Anatoli? Do you have dreams of being Dmitri? Or a surge towards Sergei? If you've always felt you needed a truly Russian name, now's your chance to find out what yours is! Take the quiz and dasvidaniya!
What's the Difference Between Closed Captioning and Subtitles?
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Though the terms closed caption and subtitles are used interchangeably, the two are quite different. Do you know the distinction?
Top 5 Reasons We Celebrate Easter With a Bunny
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The bunny has long been associated with Easter. How did our hopping friend land this distinction?
Is it OK for women to wear men's fragrances?
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Are you wondering if it's OK for women to wear men's fragrances? Learn if it's OK for women to wear men's fragrances in this article.
Albino Snake Traits and Health Concerns
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An albino snake will stand out in its natural habitat. Unlike their non-albino counterparts, albino snakes have a genetic mutation that affects the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the typical coloration in animals. This lack of melanin results in the distinctively pale or white skin and pink or red eyes that are the hallmarks of albinism.
Why We Say 'Break a Leg' Instead of 'Good Luck'
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Have you ever been about to perform, only to have someone tell you to break a leg? That might sound strange — or even a bit harsh. After all, who wants a debilitating injury right before stepping on stage?
How Comic-Con Came to Rule the Pop Culture World
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The hosts of Nerdificient talk about the history of comic book conventions and how San Diego's Comic-Con became so enormous.
Why Teen 'Death Discs' Dominated the Airwaves in the '60s
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The co-hosts of Omnibus look at the short-lived, but lucrative teen pop craze for 'death discs' in the early '60s.
Straitjackets Are Still in Use, Just Not Where You Think
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Straitjacket sales may be low, but people still make them, and they definitely still use them.
Ridiculous History: Arsenic Was the Assassin's Dream Weapon
Why was arsenic used so often in assassinations? Read this ridiculous history to learn more about the lethal drug and its role in assassinations.