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The Late Ram Dass, Renowned Spiritual Leader, Lives on Through His Teachings

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When Richard Alpert died in 2019, he was better known as Baba Ram Dass and had become a spiritual teacher, psychedelic research pioneer, best-selling author and New Age guru.

Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion

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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.

How Plate Spinning Works

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Plate spinning is a circus act that typically involves spinning plates on top of wooden dowels. Learn the secrets behind plate spinning.

How Do Fireworks Explode in Specific Shapes?

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Nothing quite thrills like seeing fireworks light up the night sky. A lot of design and planning goes into creating the awe-inspiring shapes we've come to love.

Platinum: What's So Special About the Shiny Metal?

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This white-hot metal not only makes beautiful jewelry, it's coveted for industrial, medical and military purposes too.

Eugenics Overshadows the Legacy of Scientific Genius Francis Galton

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Francis Galton did pioneering work in meteorology, psychology, statistics and biometrics. But today he is mainly remembered for promoting eugenics.

Can You Nominate Yourself for a Nobel Prize?

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Nobel prizes offer lots of prestige and big payouts. But how do you become eligible for one? And can you lobby for yourself?

Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin

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Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon, as well as a math whiz, scuba enthusiast and inspiration for Buzz Lightyear. How cool is all that?

This Is What Happens When You Work at a Desk for 20 Years

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'Emma' is the physical embodiment of what years behind a desk could do to your body. HowStuffWorks looks at how we can avoid becoming Emma.

How the Adirondack Chair Became the Comfiest One You Can Own

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The comfort of the wide armrests, high back and slanted seat of the Adirondack chair have made it legendary since its invention in the early 1900s.

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