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Is the brain hardwired for religion?

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Is the brain hardwired for religion? Proponents of neurotheology think it may be. Learn how science is figuring out if the brain is hardwired for religion.

How Christmas Works

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Christmas is celebrated by hundreds of millions of people around the world each year. But what do presents, three wise men and Jesus have to do with each other anyway?

Beach Activities for Kids

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Beach activities for kids provide fun in the sand and surf -- whether you're interested in science or sand castles. Try these beach activities for kids.

How the Necronomicon Works

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The "Necronomicon" is a fictional book created by the weird fiction author H.P. Lovecraft. Learn about the story behind the "Necronomicon."

How Tuning Forks Work

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Pianos lose their tuning, guitars fall out of key -- even church organs need to be tuned every now and then. For centuries, the only sure-fire way to tell if an instrument was in tune was to use a tuning fork.

Top 5 Ancient Incan Inventions

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The Incan empire had a highly developed organizational system and a near limitless workforce that helped create a culture of wonders. So what are some of their inventions that we know about today?

Can You Name These British Kids TV Shows?

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British television produced some of the greatest television shows of all time, and children's programming is no exception. Could you name 40 children's television shows from just a single image? It's time to veg out!

Can You Name All of These Wedding Movies From One Screenshot?

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You don't need "27 Dresses" to pass this quiz, but you may need a little help from your "Bridesmaids." Are you up to the task of joining us in big-screen holy matrimony?

Can You Identify All of These Animals That Begin With the Letter 'A'?

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As always, any acceptable attempt at accomplishing an absolute achievement amuses all around. That's a lot of A's! If you have it in you to do a few more, let's see you name all these "A" animals!

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone — Film vs. Book Quiz

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Accio errors, replacements and exclusions! This quiz is all about what happens when books are adapted into movies. If you can get more than 30 of these correct, you'll receive your invitation to Hogwarts.

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