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Why North Sentinel Island Is Off-limits to All Visitors

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For centuries, colonizers, missionaries and anthropologists have attempted to make contact with the residents of North Sentinel Island. But outsiders have learned the hard way that, even today, the Sentinelese just want to be left alone.

12 Renowned Women of the Wild West

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A number of women made names for themselves during the Wild West. Read our list of 12 of the most famous heroines from this time period, including Annie Oakley, Belle Starr, and Calamity Jane.

The Aztec Death Whistle Was Haunting for Good Reason

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The Aztec death whistle produces a chilling scream-like noise. Learn about its origins, cultural meanings, and theories behind why the Aztecs used it.

Oedipus Complex: Digging Into Freud's Controversial Theory

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Delve into Freud's Oedipus complex, a theory suggesting children experience unconscious desires for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.

McKamey Manor: Too Extreme for Most, But Creator Calls It PG-13

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Welcome to McKamey Manor, where you must sign a 40-page waiver, pass a background check and take a physical to enter. Thousands are on the waiting list.

What Is the Origin of Father's Day?

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Are you wondering what's the origin of Father's Day? Check out this article and learn all about the origin of Father's Day and more.

The Battle of the Bulge: July 1944-January 1945

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This World War II timeline highlights events leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. Follow the events of World War II from July 1944 to January 1945.

How Thermoses (Vacuum Flasks) Work

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How can the same device keep hot things hot and cold things cold? Find out what goes on inside a Thermos!

How Two-stroke Engines Work

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A car engine uses a four-stroke cycle -- how can two strokes accomplish the same tasks? Learn all about the two-stroke engine, where it's used and how it compares to a four-stroke.

How Refractive Vision Problems Work

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Millions of people have refractive vision problems -- when the eyes get blurry or can't focus on an object. Learn about four major types of refractive vision problems.

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