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Explaining Diameter Measurements Used in Wire, Nail, and Bullet Sizes
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Bullet size is measured in calibers, but how are wires and nails measured? Learn about bullet size and caliber in this article.
Paintings by Gustave Courbet
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Impressionist painter Gustave Courbet used a dark palette to paint depictions of ordinary life. See Impressionist paintings by Gustave Courbet.
The Euphrates River, at the 'Cradle of Civilization,' Is Drying Up
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The Euphrates River is one of the most important water systems in recorded history.
Kushti: The Traditional Mud Wrestling of India and Pakistan
What is kushti wrestling? Learn more about traditional Indian kushti mud wrestling and pehlwani in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What Does It Mean to 'Take It With a Grain of Salt'?
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Take it with a grain of salt means to be skeptical about something. But where does the phrase come from?
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.
Polio Doc Jean Macnamara's Work Proves Viruses Can Be Vanquished
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Dame Jean Macnamara's research helped lead to the Salk vaccine for polio. Her lasting legacy as an advocate for people with disabilities lives on today.
Which Ancient Roman God Are You?
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Do you find yourself dreaming of what you'd do if you were a god? You could be a divine ruler and stand up to evil in the world. Answer some lifestyle questions and we'll guess which powerful Roman god you'd be.
Which Wedding Dress Flatters Your Body Type?
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Choosing your wedding dress can be so much fun, but with so much variety, you need to be able to know where to start, and this quiz will tell you just that!
Call of the Void: A Counterintuitive Form of Self-preservation
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Content warning: This article discusses self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 or text SAVE to 741741.