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The 'Lord of the Rings: Test of the Trilogy' Quiz

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How well do you know your Middle-Earth people, places and races? Trek out of the Shire and into J.R.R. Tolkien's LoTR trilogy and see if you can master the ring.

Lily Dale: Where the Living and Dead Reconnect

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The village known as Lily Dale in upstate New York has been channeling spirits since the 1800s. HowStuffWorks finds out what makes Lily Dale tick.

Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'

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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.

Is the Blobfish Unjustly Cast as the World's Ugliest Animal?

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The blobfish is actually pretty average looking in its normal habitat, but becomes a blob when it transitions from the pressure at depth to the water's surface.

Elemental Haiku: A Poetic Take on the Periodic Table

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Award-winning poet and fiction writer Mary Soon Lee has found a charming way to combine science and poetry in a refreshing new take on the periodic table of elements.

What's the Fascination With Number 23?

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From plane crashes and deaths to sports superstitions and hexagrams, many people believe that the number 23 possesses magical properties.

Shopping As Therapy: Good Health Comes In Small Packages

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Shopping as therapy can be dangerous for many reasons. Learn about shopping as therapy at Discovery Health.

How 'Algospeak' Subverts Online Shadow Banning

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Social media platforms use algorithms to remove problematic material. "Algospeak" is the workaround and it's broadly influencing everyday language.

Is a Seahorse a Fish?

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Is a seahorse a fish? Yes, despite their oddball appearances, seahorses are indeed fish. They belong to the genus Hippocampus and are classified within the Syngnathidae family, which also includes pipefish and sea dragons.

Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids

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Learn about home remedies to help you avoid hemorrhoids, which are swollen and stretched-out veins that line the anal canal and lower rectum.

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