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How Ben Franklin Helped Ignite the Jersey Devil Hysteria
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Founding father Benjamin Franklin is partially to blame for the legend of the Jersey Devil. Here's the strange story of this folklore beast.
The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols
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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols
What Car Should I Buy?
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Have you been shopping for a fresh new ride to replace your jalopy but are uncertain what to buy? Instead of wasting your time scouring sites like Carvana, why don't you take our quiz and let us predict what new car you should buy! Who knows, you might be a Camry person after all!
What Part of the World Do These Lethal Snakes Live In?
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These lethal snakes are known for causing havoc for the people who encounter them. But, do you know where they are found? Take this quiz and find out!
Why Are the Biblical Gog and Magog Considered Sinister?
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Throughout history, people have speculated as to who or what Gog and Magog were. Were they two people, one person and his land or two nations? And why were they associated with the Apocalypse?
Indigo Children: New Age Trend or Undiagnosed ADHD?
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Indigo children are either here to save the world or need help with their undiagnosed ADHD, depending on your point of view. We explore this New Age concept in more detail.
Robert Wadlow: Gentle Giant's Extraordinary Life
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At 8 feet 11 inches, Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history. His remarkable height shaped a short but unforgettable life.
The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason
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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.
10 Coolest Wine-related Jobs
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If working with wine is your ultimate dream, there are a number of ways in. From making the wine to working the fields, we'll tell you about the 10 coolest jobs.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."