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Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle

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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.

How the Catholic Church Decides What's a 'Miracle'

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The process requires a rigorous examination of the life and holiness of a candidate and involves several stages that can last years or even centuries.

Brown Noise vs. White Noise: Which Is Best for Quality Sleep?

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If you have trouble sleeping you might have been told to get a white noise machine. But white isn't the only color of noise out there.

Why Do Dogs Howl?

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Wolves do it. So is howling just an inherited trait dogs have kept through the eons, or is there more to why our furry friends still vocalize in this manner?

What Is the Healthiest Position for Sleep?

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Getting enough sleep and finding the healthiest position to sleep in go hand in hand. So, side, back, stomach? Which is the healthiest way to sleep?

Natural Weed Killers Make Gardening Safe and Easy

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The bane of every gardener's existence, weeds can easily and safely be controlled with non-toxic ingredients that you find around the house.

How Is Barometric Pressure Measured and Why?

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Weather forecasters can tell what the weather will be by reading the barometric pressure, but how does it work?

How 'Lasagna Gardening' Helps Create Healthy Soil

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"Lasagna gardening" is a no-till, no-dig method of organic gardening that helps create rich, healthy soil and requires very little work to get started.

Kepler-186f: Earth's Mysterious 'First Cousin'

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Kepler-186f was the first Earth-sized planet found within its star's habitable zone. But there's still a lot we don't know about it.

A Deep Dive on the Kraken, a Shipwrecking Sea Monster

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Legends of the Kraken attacking ships date back to the Vikings. But since the giant squid ended up being real, could this aquatic cryptid be out there too?

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