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Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open
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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.
Is All That Shines Really Sterling Silver?
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The Brits standardized what it means for an item to be sterling silver way back in the 14th century. But how can you tell if something is sterling or not?
Meet Hestia: The Martha Stewart of Greek Goddesses
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The goddess of the hearth, Hestia set the Greek bar for perfection in domesticity, hospitality, the family, the home and the state.e.
Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
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The British imposition of the Stamp Act in 1765 drew street demonstrations against the new law in the American colonies, resulting in its eventual repeal.
Here We Go!: The 'Super Mario Bros.' Quiz
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For a child of the '80s or '90s, nothing says nostalgia like those opening notes of the "Super Mario Bros." theme song. Think you know your Koopa Troopas from your Goombas? Test your knowledge of "Super Mario Bros." 1 through 3!
Do you know which of these is bigger?
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We live in a world filled with things of all sizes. Some things are super-sized -- other things are simply teeny. Can you pick which of the following is bigger?
Can You Correctly Identify These Animals in Spanish?
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Some animal names make perfect sense in Spanish, as they sound like the English word, while others... not so much. Whether you took Spanish in high school or know Greek or Latin root words, don't let curiosity kill the gato. Get satisfaction by taking this animal quiz. You're bound to be more clever than a zorro.
12 Striking Facts About Bowling
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Millions of us bowl every year. It's socially fun, and you can drink beer and eat while you play. But how much do you really know about the sport?
The Dodleston Messages: Hoax or Ghost From 1546?
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Ken Webster moved into an 18th-century cottage in the tiny town of Dodleston, England, and found himself cyber-communicating with someone from the year 1546.