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Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?
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The Bible says that God caused Nebuchadnezzar to become insane and live like an animal for seven years as punishment for his arrogance. But what is the real story?
Can You Guess the Distance Between These Two Cities?
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Can you squeeze in a trip to both Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim in a single day? The reality of getting from one city to another looms larger in real life than it does when staring at a map. Take our quiz to guess how far apart these pairs of cities lie from one another!
The Most Expensive Lego Set and Some Pricey Peers
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Everything seems to get more expensive over time, and even toys are no exception to this rule. The simple, cheap Lego sets of our childhoods have been replaced by ones that are massive both in terms of piece count and in price.
History of Aromatherapy
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The history of aromatherapy dates back to ancient times. Learn about the history of aromatherapy, as well as incense and essential oils.
Gold, Silver and Bronze: More Than 100 Years of Olympic Medals
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Winning an Olympic medal is a special and rare honor, but most people never get to see them up close. Take a peek at pictures of Olympic medals.
How Bee Sting Therapy Works
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Venom has been used therapeutically since ancient times. Find out more about bee sting therapy from HowStuffWorks.
Zeus, God of the Gods and King of Mount Olympus
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Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. As king of the gods, Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.
How Hula Hoops Work
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Where did hula hoops come from and how did they get so popular? Read about the origins of hula hoops at HowStuffWorks.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
When Medieval Pilgrims Wore Badges to Ward Off Plague
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The tin or lead pins medieval pilgrims wore on their hats or cloaks, some playfully risqué, were meant to protect against plague.