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The Surprisingly Radical History of Mother's Day
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Though Mother's Day seems to be filled with sweetness and light, it had a rather heavy origin, arising as a post-Civil War plea for peace.
Venus de Milo: The Most Famous Armless Statue in the World
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The Venus de Milo is one of the most recognized statues in all the world, but why does she have no arms?
How Cicadas Work
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Some cicadas are annual breeders and some show up about every 17 years. They all produce a 'song' that is almost loud enough to damage our ears.
How and why do carcinogens cause cancer?
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Why do carcinogens cause cancer? Take a look at studies on common carcinogens and learn how carcinogens cause cancer at Discovery Health.
The Longest Breath Hold Was Longer Than a Sitcom Episode
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It's one of the easiest human feats to attempt but one of the hardest to persist at - because when the urge to breathe hits, it hits hard, and it can seem impossible to keep going.
How Public Relations Works
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Public relations professionals are charged with making people, governments and organizations look good. Learn more about public relations in this article.
Can You Name Which Literary Classic These Characters Are From?
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Bookworms, this one's for you! With so many great works of literature, we're sure you can name many memorable characters that came out of these masterpieces. Can you easily identify these fictional characters? Answer our questions to see!
Top 10 Biggest Bodybuilders
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Do you know who the biggest bodybuilders are? Take a look at our top 10 list of biggest bodybuilders to learn about the Hulk and other famous strong people.
How Road Rage Works
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Road rage is a dangerous behavior pattern that can affect any of us at any given time. Learn about road rage and find out how to prevent road rage.
How Guitar Pedals Work
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Guitar pedals can create a variety of sound affects. Learn different guitar pedal techniques and types of guitar pedals at HowStuffWorks.