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Plains Indians Tell Their Stories Through Ledger Art
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Plains Indian men kept historical records of their tribes in art. First with petroglyphs and pictographs and then on buffalo hides. When the white man came, they moved their art to ledger books.
Why We Love Henry David Thoreau, in 5 Quotes
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We may think of Thoreau as the Walden Pond hermit who penned profound books on nature and philosophy. But he was also funny and sociable and valued his friends deeply.
Was there really a pied piper of Hamelin?
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"The Pied Piper of Hamelin" is a classic fairy tale, but does it belong in the history books? Scholars think a real pied piper might've existed -- learn why.
The Stephen King's 'It' Quiz
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Stephen King plummeted into to the darkest part of our childhood minds for the terrifying story that is "It." How much do you know about this creepy book and TV miniseries?
How to Make Beaded Purses
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Learn how to make dazzling beaded purses that can hold everything from lip gloss to school books. Learn more about how to make beaded purses.
Why are there so many great writers with epilepsy?
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Great writers with epilepsy aren't uncommon, from Lewis Carroll to Charles Dickens. How did books like Alice in Wonderland come from writers with epilepsy?
Name That Twilight Character Quiz!
They sparkle, run fast, morph into wolves and even make vampires fall in love. Each character has their own unique quirk, but more than likely, you know them because you read all the books or watched every movie! Hopefully you did both because this quiz isn't going to give any hints! Find out how much of a fan you really are by matching their faces to their name!
How Do Television Ratings Work?
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How do television ratings work? How do they figure out how many people are watching a show?
What Is Your Jane Austen Name?
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Are you the passionate, impetuous type (aka, a Marianne Dashwood?) Or are you a bit silly, aka a Harriet Smith? Find out your secret Jane Austen identity by taking this quiz!
Which Harry Potter Character Are You?
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Many of us have been on the journey with Ron, Harry, and Hermione from the beginning, but have you ever thought about which character you would be if you were in the movie? Take this quiz to find out!