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Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time

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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.

Why Your Tween Might Think You're a Loser

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Wondering why your tween might think you're a loser? Visit HowStuffWorks Family to learn why your tween might think you're a loser.

Top 5 Reasons to Get a Handheld Shower Head

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The average person takes more than 28,000 showers in a lifetime. With a handheld showerhead, you could save water and money without sacrificing water pressure.

When is it a good idea to repeat kindergarten?

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When is it a good idea to repeat kindergarten? Find out under what circumstances you should consider having your child repeat kindergarten.

How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?

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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?

Zeus, God of the Gods and King of Mount Olympus

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Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. As king of the gods, Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.

Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?

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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.

How Galileo Fought the Catholic Church and Became the First Superstar Scientist 

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Galileo Galilei made breakthroughs in physics and astronomy. Along the way, he fought for intellectual freedom and became the first celebrity scientist.

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.

Is Godzilla a Dinosaur?

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Is Godzilla, the King of Monsters a dinosaur? HowStuffWorks talk to a few paleontologists to get their opinions.

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