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Which Time Period Should You Have Been Born In?
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Are you one of those people who think, "I was born in the wrong time" when something crazy happens? If so, we've got a quiz for you. Take it to figure out what time period you should belong in.
Black Cats' Genes May Be FIV- Resistant
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When people talk about cats, there's one kind that often causes a double take: the black cat. Whether it's pacing across your path or curled up in a cozy sunbeam, black cats have a reputation that stretches back centuries.
10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
Home Remedies for Cats With Hearing or Vision Loss
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A blind or deaf cat can be a challenge around the house. Learn some home remedies for cats with hearing or vision loss.
Cosmetics: What Women Buy, How They Buy It and Why
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Women's cosmetics can create subtle or drastic changes. Read this article for cosmetic tips and expert opinions about women's addiction to cosmetics.
Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?
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Why is it considered unlucky when the thirteenth day in a month falls on a Friday?
What is nanotechnology?
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Nanotechnology is one of the hot buzzwords of the 21st century. Learn what is technology and some of the applications for nanotechnology.
France's Mysterious Fosse Dionne Spring Stubbornly Keeps Its Secrets
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It's possible that the giant, deadly serpent hanging out at the bottom of Fosse Dionne spring is just a legend, but divers have disappeared trying to find out, so who knows?
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.