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What Type of Traveler Are You?
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Check your bag, pick your seat, and prepare for taking off. We're going on a trip! Whether you've been preparing for months or are acting on an impulse, we know what kind of traveler you are. Take the quiz now!
What Do Foxes Eat When They're Not Raiding Your Garden?
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Foxes live in a wide range of environments, from rural areas to urban spaces and their eating habits reflect this adaptability. So, what do foxes eat when they’re in the wild versus when they’re sneaking around urban areas?
10 Japanese Festivals With Distinctly Different Vibes
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If you've ever been curious about how the Land of the Rising Sun celebrates the changing seasons, cultural heritage and community spirit, look no further than Japanese festivals.
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
Canadian Thanksgiving Matches an Earlier Harvest Season
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When most people hear the word "Thanksgiving," they picture a late-November feast with turkey, pumpkin pie and maybe a football game on TV. But in Canada, Canadian Thanksgiving happens on the second Monday in October and brings its own unique history and traditions.
8 Colorado Ski Resorts for Every Budget
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Colorado is home to some of the best skiing in North America, and you don’t need a platinum card to enjoy it. Whether you're looking for a luxury retreat or a budget-friendly base, these Colorado ski resorts offer something for every experience level and every wallet.
How the Gemini Spacecraft Worked
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The Gemini spacecraft took 20 astronauts to space and back. Find out how the Gemini spacecraft took NASA one step closer to landing on the moon.
How Reverse Osmosis Works
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How does reverse osmosis work? Find out how a semipermeable membrane can act as a filter for some particles while letting others pass through.
What Is the Rosetta Stone and Why Is the Artifact Important?
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Hieroglyphics used to be a language that no one -- Egyptian or otherwise -- could decipher. With the help of the Rosetta Stone, that all changed.
How Sleepwalking Works
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Sleepwalking is an abnormal behavior that occurs while someone is sleeping. Learn more about sleepwalking and find out how sleepwalking is treated.