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'The Last Supper': The Masterpiece Leonardo Didn't Want to Paint

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'The Last Supper' has had a rough history, from flaking paint to the fact that da Vinci really didn't want to paint it. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?

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Plato, who died around 347 B.C.E., laid the groundwork for Western philosophical thought. But what did he say that's was so remarkable?

If You BCC Someone on an Email, Can the Recipient Find Out?

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The BCC feature in email allows a sender to copy someone on a message without the recipient knowing. But can the recipient find out?

We're Getting Closer to the Quantum Internet, But What Is It?

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The quantum internet would use the quirky behavior of tiny particles to enable applications not possible with today's internet.

Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey

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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.

Hyper-violent 'Squid Game' Creeping Into Kids' Digital Content

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The "Squid Game" series is Netflix's most popular ever. But content from the super-violent show, which is rated TV-MA, is popping up on platforms targeting kids.

Can Viruses Make You Smell More Attractive to Mosquitoes?

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Viruses can alter a person's body odor to make it more attractive to mosquitoes, leading to more bites, which, in turn, allow a virus to spread.

The French Resistance Took Many Forms During WWII

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After the fall of Paris in 1940, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle called for resistance to the Nazis. From military sabotage to civilian clandestine activities, the French answered and resisted mightily.

Discover the 7 of Cups: Navigating Dreams and Decisions in Your Life

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Curious about the 7 of Cups? Explore the depths of this tarot card and learn how it can help you sift through options and illusions to find your true calling.

La Pascualita: Bridal Shop Mannequin or Embalmed Corpse?

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La Pascualita stands silent and still in the window of a bridal shop in Chihuahua, Mexico. Many say she isn't plastic, but the embalmed corpse of the store's former owner.

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