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What's a Group of Ravens Called? Not a Murder (That's Crows)

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Words matter, especially when they echo through the trees. If you've ever seen a cluster of ravens swooping across a forest or perched on a fence post, you might wonder: What is a group of ravens called?

How Athenian Democracy Laid the Foundation for Modern Voting

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Athenian democracy was one of the earliest experiments in direct democracy, and it reshaped political thought in the ancient world.

Why Did Ancient Egypt Fall When Rome Entered the Picture?

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Why did ancient Egypt fall? Settle in for the story of how one of the longest-lasting civilizations in the ancient world slowly lost power.

How Many Countries Are in Europe? Surprisingly Not a Simple Answer

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How many countries are in Europe? It depends on how you define the continent and what counts as a country.

How Cooking the Books Works

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Cooking the books is a way businesses make things look better than they are in order to appease stockholders. Find out how cooking the books works.

The Aston Martin: From the DB1 to DB7

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Aston Martin is the quintessential British carmaker. And some its most beautiful have worn the DB model name.

How Hydropower Plants Work

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Hydropower plants produce about 24 percent of the world's electricity and supply more than 1 billion people with power. Find out how hydropower plants work.

How Mistletoe Works

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Hanging mistletoe over a doorway is a common Christmas tradition. Have you ever wondered about the story behind it? Find out why people kiss beneath this shrubbery.

How Valentine's Day Works

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Was there really a saint named "Valentine"? And why all the flowers and chocolate? Learn all about the origins and symbols of Valentine's Day.

Could Noah's ark really have happened?

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Is it possible that Noah's ark really existed? Find out more about Noah's ark and if a great flood was a reality.

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