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When are colds and the flu the most contagious?
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Many of us understand that we're most contagious before we start feeling sick. Find out when colds and the flu are most easily spread.
Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?
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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.
October 12 1999: The World Population Hits 6 Billion
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The world's population hit 6 billion people on this day in October of 1999. Read about the historic day in which the world's population hit the 6 billion mark.
Leo Personality: July 23 - August 22
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Leo is the fifth sign of the astrological year and is known by its astrological symbol, the Lion. Learn about Leo personality traits.
Libra Personality: September 23 - October 22
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Libra is the seventh sign of the astrological year and is known by its astrological symbol, the Scales. Learn about Libra personality traits.
Batesian Mimicry: How Copycats Protect Themselves
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Batesian mimicry is an evolutionary strategy used by vulnerable species to look like a dangerous species so predators will leave them alone. But it only works under the right circumstances.
What Horror Movie Villain are You?
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Almost nothing gets the heart pumping like a good horror movie. One trick of the horror movie trade is to take everyday situations and twist them into nightmarish events. Grab your popcorn and turn out the lights, it's time to find out which horror movie villain you are!
Diamondback Snake Would Rather Rattle Than Bite
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Diamondback snakes, particularly the western and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, are some of the most iconic and recognizable venomous snakes in North America. Known for their distinctive diamond-shaped patterns and rattling tails, these snakes strike fear in many but play crucial roles in their ecosystems as both predators and prey.
Archangel Names and Stories in Abrahamic Religions
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Abrahamic religions often refer to angels who are servants of God, often coming down to Earth to perform miracles and give guidance to humans. Above even the angels are what believers call archangels, who are an elite class basically serving as the Lord's chief princes, reporting to him directly.
Is Height a Factor in Our Health and Happiness?
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How does height affect happiness and health? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article and Stuff to Blow Your Mind podcast.