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What's Your Goddess Name?
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Goddesses are personifications of power and concentrated examples of personality traits. They were worshiped for what they could do on behalf of humans but only doled out the aid when the mood struck them. What's your goddess name?
Top 10 Moments in Space Bathroom History
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When you think about space travel, you probably don't take the time to wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom. However, the annals of aeronautic history abound with space bathroom tales. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Atlantic Ocean Currents Weakening, Near Verge of Collapse, Study Says
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, plays an essential role in regulating ocean temperatures, but it looks as if it may be collapsing. What happens next?
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
Which Greek God Is Your Soulmate?
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The Greek Gods ruled over the world and many of them were notorious for having relationships with humans. Which one would be your soulmate? Take this quiz to find out!
How Saunas Work
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Do you know what saunas do for your body? Learn about the history, function and health/skin benefits of saunas at HowStuffWorks.
Are Black Magic Spells Powerful? The Truth Behind Their Strength
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Black magic spells have been used for centuries to influence fate, love, and power. Discover their history, types, and the truth behind their mystical forces.
In Which Century Do You Belong?
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The modern era has plenty of advantages, but it's not for everyone. Some of us belong in the past - but when, exactly? Take this quiz to find out just what century would suit you best!
How Mummies Work
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They stick around long after death and compete with the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the Wolfman as one of the great figures of classic horror movies. Are you brave enough to unravel the history of these real-life, tangible ghosts?
10 Biggest Snowstorms of All Time
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Heavy snowfall is just one mark of a bad snowstorm. But the biggest snowstorms of all time also brought strong winds and in some cases, major power outages.