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Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning

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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.

Black Mamba Fact vs. Fiction: Mythical Size and a Kiss of Death

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While the black mamba possesses a lethal bite and formidable hunting skills, the snake's size and speed fall short of its legendary reputation.

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World

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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.

The Ethics (and Crime) of Plagiarism

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Defining plagiarism is not easy. HowStuffWorks breaks down the definition, which usually involves passing off someone else's work as your own.

10 Appliances for Tight and Tricky Spaces

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There are some appliances for tight and tricky spaces that are the perfect solution to your problem. Check out 10 appliances for tight and tricky spaces.

Could we power all cars entirely from wind power?

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Could we power all cars entirely from wind power? Read about wind power and whether or not we could use wind power to power all cars.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

7 Dazzling Details About the Louvre Pyramid

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The Louvre Pyramid was first received by the world in 1989 as an architectural joke, but 30 years later it's considered one of the world's most iconic design masterpieces.

A Portrait of Jimmy Carter, America's Oldest Living President Ever

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Jimmy Carter, who turns 98 this year, isn't considered one of America's best presidents. But his legacy after the leaving White House is undeniable.

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