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5 Events in Hispanic History You Never Learned in School
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Hispanics have contributed to American history since Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus stepped foot in the New World. Here are five events to know.
Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion
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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
Can You Identify All of These Patterns?
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Checkered shirt? How about gingham, houndstooth, tartan or Madras? Anyone with even a hint of fashion sense knows that there are more styles of checkered patterns than there are clothes in an average closet. Think you can ID the most popular patterns, checkered or otherwise? Take this quiz to find out!
How Good Is Your Nursing Vocabulary?
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Did you grow up in a home with a nurse? Do you attend nursing school or even work as a nurse yourself? Take this quiz to see how sharp your knowledge of nursing vocabulary is!
10 Totally Twisted Pretzel Facts
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In the 1,400 years since the pretzel was invented, bakers have come up with a wide variety of shapes and flavors. Read this article of pretzel facts.
Why does my skin get wrinkly in water?
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Why does my skin get wrinkly in water? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn more about the causes of why skin gets wrinkly in water.
Coke Zero's Formula Is Changing. What Could Go Wrong?
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Coca-Cola decided to change the recipe of its popular Coke Zero to make it taste more like the regular version. But fans are already up in arms. Dare we say another New Coke?
Tiny Spider Lover Waves Hello When He Wants to Mate
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The Jotus remus spider has a special structure on its third leg to attract potential mates. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Does 'Bread and Circuses' Mean?
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Ever felt a pang of guilt on, say, Election Day when you skipped the voting booth to go to dinner? The 'bread and circuses' concept of being pacified by food and entertainment - and forgoing civic duty - goes back to Roman times.