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7 Beautiful Facts About Aphrodite

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You probably know that Aphrodite was the ancient Greek goddess of love. Here are seven other facts you may not know about this enduring symbol of passion.

Bed Sizes Are Totally Getting Bigger

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You might have grown up sleeping in a twin bed but chances are your kid is in a full. Or, maybe you and your spouse have upgraded to a king-size bed. So why are beds getting bigger?

What is pyrokinesis?

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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?

What is star jelly?

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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.

Do we really know more about space than the deep ocean?

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There's still a lot we don't know about the world. A thousand years ago, we thought we could literally sail off the edge of the planet. Good thing we're quick learners. But while space may be the final frontier, the ocean may be the greater mystery.

Can a full coat of body paint kill you?

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Models, cosplayers and artists often wear head-to-toe body paint. But can that be deadly? Get the answer at HowStuffWorks.

Was the Ford Edsel really that much of a failure?

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The Ford Edsel was discontinued in 1959. While it wasn't up to Ford's standards, was the Ford Edsel really a big failure? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

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