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The Heaven's Gate Cult: A Sad, Strange Story of Manipulation

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"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached Earth. But what made them do it?

The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch

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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.

Voltaire Was an Enlightenment Celebrity Who Would've Loved Social Media

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Before there was a Madonna, Bono or Beyoncé, the one-named Voltaire was Europe's first truly modern celebrity.

Shakespeare Wrote in Iambic Pentameter. But What Is That?

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William Shakespeare and Geoffrey Chaucer used iambic pentameter in their works of literature. But what is iambic pentameter and how can you spot it?

11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean

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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?

The Serval Stands Tall and Jumps Like A Champion

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Servals have long legs and necks, which allow them to spot prey over the tall grasses of the savanna, but their huge ears give them their best weapon - an acute sense of hearing.

Why Do We Find Waiting on Hold So Irritating?

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'Your call is very important to us...' Uh, really? Then why are you still on hold? HowStuffWorks looks at the art and science of being put on hold.

The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like

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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.

The Famous Family Feud That Spawned Adidas and Puma

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Brothers Adolph and Rudolph Dassler were building a sneaker empire as the Nazis rose to power. Instead of fighting the Third Reich, they battled each other.

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