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Why do girls wear pink and boys wear blue?
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Gender color preferences is currently under study in order to determine why girls and boys prefer different colors. Learn about gender color studies.
Plains Indians Tell Their Stories Through Ledger Art
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Plains Indian men kept historical records of their tribes in art. First with petroglyphs and pictographs and then on buffalo hides. When the white man came, they moved their art to ledger books.
In Search of the Perfect Proustian Madeleine
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In an effort that would have made Marcel Proust proud, our writer goes in search of the perfect hump on the perfect little confection, the madeleine.
Man-made Islands Are More Common Than You Think
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Man has been building islands all over the world for centuries using extraordinary feats of engineering. But at what cost to the environment?
How Obituaries Went From Dry Death Notices to Tributes to Truth
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Obituaries do more than just let the world know someone died. They're a chance to pay tribute to someone, advocate for a cause or even settle a score.
Why are highly contagious diseases kept in labs?
Highly contagious diseases are often kept in labs, and some researchers insist it's with good reason. Find out why contagious diseases are kept in labs.
How Well do You Know Your '90s Trends and Fads?
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Do you still remember the most prevalent fads and trends of the 1990s? "No duh," you say? Then prove it. Go ahead and take our '90s fads and trends quiz now!
5 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About Westminster Abbey
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Some of the most momentous occasions in the life of the United Kingdom have taken place in Westminster Abbey, including the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Sept. 19, 2022.
1971 Ford LTD Convertible Coupe
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The 1971 Ford LTD Convertible Coupe was the first ragtop introduced in the very popular LTD series. Read about and see pictures of this classic car.
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.