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How the Cyr Wheel Works

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The Cyr wheel has taken the circus world by storm. Find out why hundreds of acrobats, gymnasts and street performers use the Cyr wheel in their acts.

Breaking Down the Sweeteners

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Do you know what's in that sweetener? We're breaking down the sweeteners in this article.

10 Historical Misconceptions

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Some untrue historical events have been passed down for so many years that they have become truths. See our list of 10 historical misconceptions.

Types of Mental Health Practitioners

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Learn what to consider when choosing a mental health practitioner from Discovery Health.

10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist

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Whether or not we are alone in the universe is one of life's greatest mysteries. On Earth we find ourselves in the "Goldilocks Zone," which means that conditions are just right for hosting life, but we have discovered other Earth-like planets deep in space, as well as planets that are thought to have water (which [...] The post 10 Reasons That Aliens Probably Exist appeared first on Goliath.

How to Protect Your Property from a Storm Surge

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The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. So is there any way to protect your property from this powerful force?

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.

Organizing the Countries of the World by Continent

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With the addition of South Sudan as the 195th sovereign nation in 2011, the world witnessed another chapter in its ever-expanding story.

What the 1919 Anti-Mask League Can Teach Us About Public Health

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Despite strict closing and mask orders, San Francisco was hit hard by the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. But some residents balked at the rules and that meant more people died.

How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint

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The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.

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