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What's Your Royal Title?

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Half the fun of being royalty is having a cool royal title that people have to call you. The other half is being terribly rich and powerful. So what are the peasants going to be calling you? Take your throne and let's find out!

The Mourning Cloak Butterfly Makes Unique Winter Appearances

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The mourning cloak butterfly might not win any contests for flashiest insect, but this species breaks the mold in some surprising ways.

Wolverine vs. Badger: An Intensely Scrappy Showdown

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Out in the wild, who wins in a wolverine vs. badger brawl? These two animals may look like scrappy fur balls, but they're built for battle. Think claws, jaws and hides tougher than a biker jacket.

35 Female Cat Names for the Tigress of Your Household

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Naming your new cat isn't just about slapping a label on your feline friend. It's about identity, personality and (sometimes) just having a good laugh.

10 States With the Most Electoral Votes: NY's Fall to No. 4

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When Americans vote in a presidential election, they aren't directly voting for a candidate; they're voting for electors who represent their state in the electoral college.

Origins of Hinduism and a Constantly Evolving Religion

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Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion. But tracing the origins of Hinduism isn’t like finding the founder of Christianity or the date Islam began. It doesn’t have a single historical founder or sacred text.

The Origins of Christmas and a Roman Sun God's Birthday

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When you say "Merry Christmas," you're tapping into a holiday with roots deeper than a pine tree's. The origins of Christmas stretch across centuries, cultures, and calendars, blending Christian beliefs with ancient customs to form one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world.

What Is a Group of Spiders Called? (Aside From Icky)

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Spiders live in nearly every environment on Earth, from forests and wetlands to deserts and homes shared with humans. People often ask "what is a group of spiders called" because spotting many spiders together feels out of step with how these animals usually behave.

How a Marathon Works

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Marathons are 26.2 miles in length and have been known to cause death. Find out what marathons are all about and why anyone would run one.

11 of the Biggest Lies in History

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You don't look fat in those pants. I am not a crook. I never met her. Lots of us lie, but some lies are more detrimental than others. What are some of the biggest whoppers ever told?

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