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The Biewer Terrier Just Became the AKC's Latest Breed
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As the 197th breed to be recognized by the AKC, the Biewer terrier is popping up on the radar of dog lovers everywhere.
Why are objects in the side-view mirror closer than they appear?
"Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That little line appears so often and in so many contexts, it's almost lost all meaning -- but why is it there, and what does physics have to do with it?
The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music
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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.
How the Seneca Falls Convention Kicked Off the U.S. Women's Rights Movement
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The meeting of a group of abolitionist activist women at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 became the starting point for the women's rights movement in the U.S.
Meet Florence Kelley: Labor Reformer, Abolitionist and Co-founder of the NAACP
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Grateful that U.S. law ensures decent working conditions and children go to school instead of working in mines? Thank Florence Kelley and her father.
What Are DMT Elves and Who Reports Seeing Them?
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DMT users report seeing otherworldly beings or "DMT entities," commonly described as "DMT elves." What's the science behind these reports?
How Safety Coffins Eased Grave Fears of Premature Burial
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"Safety coffins" were tricked-out caskets that provided a way for prematurely buried people to escape from 6 feet under, back when this fear was sometimes a frightening reality.
10 Greenhouses Around the World
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Greenhouses around the world great the ideal growing solution anywhere. Check out these top 10 greenhouses around the world.
How Auto-Versed Are You?
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Do you know enough about automobiles to earn your Auto-Versity degree? This is the quiz that will demonstrate whether or not you have an understanding about cars, trucks, companies and pop culture that spans the entire subject!
How Quinoa Works
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Quinoa is a nutritional superstar that's a common substitute for rice. Why is quinoa so hot? Learn all about quinoa at HowStuffWorks.