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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?
Oil Diffusers Make Your House Smell Great, But Are They Safe?
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Burning some essential oils around your home may make it smell really nice. But could there be some side effects you should be worried about?
31 Types of Hats for Literally Every Style and Occasion
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Hats! They’re stylish, they're practical and they've been around for thousands of years. But how many types of hats can you name?
How does a frost-free refrigerator work?
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If you have an old refrigerator, you know about the frost that forms around the coils that cool the freezer. Learn how newer ones keep frost away.
The Sacred History of 'Mormon Underwear'
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Most observant Mormons wear special underwear they call temple garments as a reminder of their faith. What are the rules around wearing it? And must they always wear it?
Tuscan Wine Windows: Charming Remnants of Ancient Social Distancing
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Scattered around Tuscany, you'll still find beautiful little windows through which wine was passed during the plague - an early social distancing measure.
On a Scale From 1 to 10, How Deep Are You?
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Life is a bit like a swimming pool; some people like to wade around on the deep side of things, and others stick to the shallow end. How deep are you?
10 Expressions That Came From the Ancient World
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Some sayings and phrases come and go, but some have been around since the ancient world. Learn more about ancient expressions at HowStuffWorks.
How Many Senses Do Humans Have?
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We've all heard of a "sixth sense" and extra-sensory perception. So how many ways can we actually sense the world around us?
How Asbestos Works
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Asbestos has been around for 3,000 years, but it wasn't until the 1980s that we realized its dangers. Learn more about asbestos.