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The Phrase 'Hair of the Dog' Has Surprisingly Literal Origins
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If you've ever been to brunch after a night of too much celebrating, you've probably heard about using the "hair of the dog" to cure your queasiness. It usually pops up when someone suggests that a little more alcohol could help you shake off hangover symptoms.
Are Mermaids Real? A Look at Mermaid Myths Across Cultures
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From Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" to C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" series to Alice Hoffman's "Aquamarine," mermaids have been a fixture in literature and pop culture for centuries. But are mermaids real?
The Profound Symbolism and Artistry of Feather Tattoos
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Unveil the symbolic beauty of feather tattoos, representing freedom, spirituality, and transformation. Explore their meanings and unique design inspirations.
7 Types of Art to Find in Museums, on the Street and Beyond
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Walk into a museum, sit down to watch "The Nutcracker," glance at a graffiti wall or flip through a graphic novel, and you'll witness the world's many different types of art.
Aldebaran: The Brightest Star in the Constellation Taurus
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Aldebaran is not just the brightest star in the constellation Taurus, it's also the 14th brightest star in the sky.
Who Invented the Toilet? A Brief History of the Flush
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Who invented the toilet? While we wish it were so, it wasn't Thomas Crapper. Surprisingly, toilet design hasn't changed much since the first "water closet" patent in the 1500s.
How the La Brea Tar Pits Work
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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?
How Colonialism Works
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Before World War II, a third of the world's population lived a territory controlled by a colonial power. HowStuffWorks examines colonialism.
How to Use a Times Table (It's Not Magic, It's Memorization)
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A multiplication table is an easy-to-use grid of numbers that can help you learn to multiply quickly by using the chart and, eventually, your memory.
Surprise! The Big Dipper Is an Asterism, Not a Constellation
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The Big Dipper is one of those star groupings everyone seems familiar with, but how much do you really know about it?