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Hard Pivot: The Reinvention of Olympian Apolo Ohno

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He's the most decorated American Winter Olympics athlete, with eight Olympic medals. But after he retired from skating at age 28, he had to make a hard pivot and reinvent who he was.

Why Everybody Is Hooked on Fish Sauce

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Don't let its name - or strong aroma - turn you off. Fish sauce is a savory sauce used in Southeast Asian cuisine, and we promise if you try it, you'll never let your kitchen be without it.

Emperor Hirohito and Japan's Role in World War II

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Japan's Emperor Hirohito reigned for more than 60 years, and his tenure included World War II. Although he was never prosecuted for war crimes, many historians say he should have been.

Do You Really Know the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution is a document with a history, and most of us learn all about it in school -- well, maybe not all about it. This Constitution Day, test your knowledge of some lesser-known facts about the U.S. Constitution.

The Eight of Wands Tarot Card: Unleashing Your Rockets of Desire

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Uncover the secrets behind this swift-moving card and learn how to harness its power before it's too late.

What Was Really Behind Agatha Christie's Mysterious Disappearance?

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In 1926, famed crime novelist Agatha Christie went missing for 11 days under very strange circumstances. Even today, questions linger about why she did it.

5 Outdated Myths About Buying and Owning Electric Cars

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What's keeping you from making the leap from your gas-guzzling car to an electric vehicle? They're easier to buy and own than you think.

Sober Curious? How Frances Willard's Temperance Movement Shaped Feminism

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Frances Willard and her followers believed that alcohol abstinence would lead to good health, but they also saw it as a way to create a just society.

5th-Grade General Knowledge Quiz

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Were you a whiz kid at school? How much do you remember from your days in 5th grade? Test your knowledge of 5th grade facts with this simple math, science, English, and history quiz!

When Was the Eiffel Tower Built? Eiffel Tower History and Future

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At 984 feet tall, Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower is no picnic to maintain, so how is it done and who is responsible for keeping it standing and painted?

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