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Hekate: The Triple-faceted Goddess of Witchcraft and Ghosts

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Hekate was the ancient Greek goddess of magic, the moon, witchcraft, the night, necromancy and ghosts who stood at the crossroads between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea

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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.

What countries make port wine?

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Port is made in a number of winemaking countries, but the authentic product is unique to Portugal. Find out how this typically sweet wine came to be.

Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature

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Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.

Lemmings Jumping Off Cliffs En Masse Is a Myth

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Lemmings don't commit mass suicide as is popularly believed, but they are aggressive and have even been known to charge larger predators.

Is Greenland Part of North America? Geologically, Yes

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Greenland is one of the most unique places on Earth, and it often sparks a big geographical question: Is Greenland part of North America?

Blue Crab: A Savory Beauty and Maryland Staple

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The blue crab is one of the most recognizable crustaceans in the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Found in the Chesapeake Bay, the blue crab plays a crucial role in marine science and fisheries.

All HBCUs Were Established Before 1964

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What do Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? All of them graduated from HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities. These institutions play a major role in U.S. higher education, especially for Black Americans.

7 Poisonous Frogs With Major 'Look but Don't Touch' Vibes

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Tiny, neon-colored, and hiding in plain sight on this list of poisonous frogs, these amphibians pack a punch way above their weight. Found mostly in the humid rainforests of Central and South America, poison dart frogs are famous for their toxic skin secretions and eye-popping hues.

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