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What's Your Gladiator Name?
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When slaves became gladiators, they would often take a name to use in their time of "infamia," so they could one day return to something like a normal life. What would yours be?
What Is a Group of Mice Called? Not Always a Colony
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Ever hear something rustling in the walls or darting across the floor and wonder what to call more than one mouse?
The Titanosaur Family Was the Largest to Ever Roam Earth
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That's the titanosaur, one of the largest land animals to ever exist, dwarfing nearly everything around it. Roaming the planet during the Late Cretaceous period — approximately 100 million years ago — titanosaurs are part of a family of sauropod dinosaurs known for their massive size, long necks and incredible diversity.
Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth
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Archaepteryx was a very unique dinosaur in that it resembled a bird. Learn more about the Archaepteryx, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.
Can You Die of Boredom?
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It seems unlikely someone could die of boredom, but what does science say? Can you be bored to death? Learn how boredom affects lives in harmful ways.
Does light attract sharks?
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Light attracting sharks is a theory that suggests sharks are drawn by bright, shiny, yellow and light-colored objects. Learn about light and sharks.
Simile Examples in Literature and Everyday Language
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Similes are like spices for writing: Used in the right proportion, they can add zest and verve to your prose. Once you're familiar with them, you'll likely notice that simile examples abound in everyday speech, writing, song lyrics and even advertising slogans.
Can You Pass This Australian General Knowledge Quiz?
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Australia is the massive mainland of the Australian continent, but how much do you know about it? Put your Australia knowledge to the test with this quiz!
Do These Nightmare Parasites Hack Snail Brains to Survive?
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This parasitic worm invades a snail's eyestalks, where it pulsates to imitate a caterpillar, attracting the ultimate target, a bird.
How Voodoo (Vodou) Works
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If asked to describe Voodoo, many people would mention pin-filled dolls, zombies and spirit possessions. Explore the Voodoo religion and find out if the stereotypes about it are true.