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Chi Kung Exercises

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chi kung exercises, chi kung, chi, taoist, taoism

How Agent Orange Worked

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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.

How Lunar New Year Works

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Every year, millions of people plunge into a period of feasts and fireworks in celebration of Chinese or Lunar New Year. How did this holiday get its start?

12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World

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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.

Landmarks Trivia Quiz: Level 1

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The Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty and Mt. Everest are three of the most famous landmarks in the world, but can you locate them on a map? Test your world knowledge and see if you can pass Landmarks Trivia 101.

How the Mayan Calendar Works

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The Mayan calendar was one of the first attempts by people to keep some sort of historical record. Learn more about how the Mayan calendar works.

How Kryptonite Works

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Learn all about the radioactive mineral known as kryptonite.

How Dubstep Works

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How do you tell dubstep from other types of electronic music? Read about dubstep and the signature dubstep wobble at HowStuffWorks.

Who Invented the First Computer?

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This person of diverse interests also invented the cowcatcher device for trains and held a distinguished mathematics professorship at the University of Cambridge.

How to Succeed at Intermittent Fasting

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HowStuffWorks finds out the best tricks and tips for success at intermittent fasting, as well as the science behind it.

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