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What Is the Ring Test for Gender?
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Tempted to try the ring test for gender hints before making it all seven weeks into the pregnancy? Some people swear by it despite lacking scientific evidence.
Lost Civilization in Grand Canyon Was, Wait, Egyptian?
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know looks at whether a lost civilization of Egyptian lived in the Grand Canyon. Did Egyptians live in the Grand Canyon?
Top 5 Reasons We Celebrate Easter With a Bunny
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The bunny has long been associated with Easter. How did our hopping friend land this distinction?
Malarkey: What's the Story Behind Joe Biden's Favorite Word?
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President-elect Joe Biden has pretty much made 'malarkey' a household word, so we thought we'd do some research into its origin story.
Who Are the Real Men in Black?
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Men in black have been in UFO folklore since Albert Bender mysteriously shut down his International Flying Saucer Bureau. Where do men in black come from and whose interests do they serve?
El Chupacabra: Legend, Sightings & Facts
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The Chupacabra is a vampire-like creature that has been gaining notoriety. Learn about the legend of El Chupacabra and Chupacabra incidents and sightings.
Weaving the Story of Kente Cloth, a Historic West African Fabric
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Recognized by its bright colors and rows of bold, woven patterns, kente cloth is more than a piece of fabric. Each kente cloth has meaning, which is conveyed through its colors, patterns and symbols.
Why Do Some Cultures Believe the Number Four Is Unlucky?
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In Beijing, it's not possible to get a vehicle license plate that has the number 4 on it. Some cultures take their numbers phobia very seriously. What's the deal with 4?
Does being a bridesmaid three times mean you'll never get married?
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Some people believe that if you're a bridesmaid three times you'll never get married. Learn more about this superstition at HowStuffWorks.
Why is it bad luck to change the name of a ship?
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Sailors are known for superstitions about good and bad luck while sailing, including one about the name of the ship itself.