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Running Antarctica's 'Penguin Post Office': Coolest Job Ever?

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There's a dream job for everyone, and sometimes that's everybody else's nightmare job. Meet the women who will run Antarctica's "penguin post office."

Are You Dating an Angel or a Devil?

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Angels and devils are all around us, and you may be dating one without even realizing it! It's time to face the truth about your significant other with this relationship quiz!

Carcharodontosaurus Rivaled T. rex as a Shark-toothed Hunter

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Today, we're diving deep into the world of Carcharodontosaurus, one of the most fearsome meat-eating dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth.

What's Your Orc Name?

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If you ever feel like you need to be part of a horde or at least stomp across some elves and wreak havoc with a spiky club, you may be an orc. And that means you need an orc name! Take the quiz and find out what it is!

Which Medieval Knight Are You?

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Want to know how fascinated people are with medieval times? We made a restaurant chain called that. Want to know which medieval knight you would have been if you were around back then? Sharpen that sword and let's find out!

Do Marfa Lights Come From UFOs, Cars, the Military or Ghosts?

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You would have to drive 500 miles (805 km) east of the tiny desert town called Marfa to reach Dallas, and just 60 miles Southwest would take you to the Rio Grande and the Mexican border. This desolate landscape is dominated by Mitchell Flat, broken intermittently by low, rolling peaks of the Chinati Mountains.

10 Most Haunted Places in America: Stanley Hotel, Queen Mary, and More

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Some people visit museums for history. Others prefer something a little spookier. The most haunted places in America mix eerie ambiance with tragic backstories and alleged ghostly encounters.

Leftist vs. Liberal: Nuanced Differences in Political Philosophies

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People often use "leftist" and "liberal" like they mean the same thing. But in political science, that’s a bit like calling all rectangles squares. The ideas, goals, and methods of leftist vs. liberal politics differ in important ways.

Origins of Santa Claus: A Turkish Saint and American Poetry

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Ever wonder where the jolly man in the red suit came from? The origins of Santa Claus are a mix of myth, history, and marketing, all rooted in an ancient saint and reshaped by centuries of Christmas customs and commercial imagination.

The National Bird of Mexico Is Also Found in Asia and Europe

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The national bird of Mexico appears in one of the most recognizable national symbols in the world. At the center of Mexico's flag sits a powerful eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus while devouring a snake.

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