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Pilates 101
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Pilates is a fitness system that was developed in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates. Learn more about Pilates and find out why Pilates is so successful.
7 Facts About Socrates, the Enigmatic Greek Street Philosopher
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"The unexamined life," said Socrates, "is not worth living." So what was the life of this Athenian sage really like?
5 Profound Quotes From Russian Novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Dostoevsky created some of the greatest novels ever written, full of psychological and religious insight. Here are five quotes that will stay with you, even if you've never finished one of his books.
Marquis: Profile of a Custom Car
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The Marquis is an example of a custom car with mostly fabricated parts. Learn about this 1962 custom car created by Bill Cushenbery.
A Look at Teratophilia: The Attraction to Monsters
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If you're feeling especially optimistic, you might say that, as a society, we're becoming more open and accepting of different sexual identities and preferences. Of course, there's always backlash, but in recent years, it's become more popular to be upfront and unashamed of who or what one is sexually attracted to (within the bounds of consent and maturity).
What in the World Is a 'Shoey'?
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Harry Styles drank from his shoe onstage in Perth, Australia. Why in the world would he do that?
Can we use vegetable oil as fuel in cars and electrical generators?
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Can we use vegetable oil as fuel in our cars and in electrical generators? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is, well, yes, with a good number of qualifications.
Satanism Origins, Misconceptions and Modern Manifestations
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Rumors abound about Satanism. Its adherents are often portrayed as evil, bloodthirsty deviants in popular culture. But that's a mischaracterization of the philosophy of Satanists.
Afterglow: Profile of a Custom Car
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The Afterglow custom car was designed as a modern tribute to the Jimmy Summers Mercury. Learn more about the Afterglow and other custom cars.
Chrysler Chronos
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The Chrysler Chronos was born of a design competition and based on a 1953 classic. See photos of the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car.