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What Did People Do Before Infant Formula Was Invented?
In most of the world, infant formula is taken for granted. But during a shortage, you start to wonder how mothers got along before it was widespread.
Why Do We Have Leap Years?
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Leap years only come around once every four years. So, why are they so rare and who decided we need them anyway?
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?
20 Longest WWE Title Reigns in Pro Wrestling History
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Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) History has a rich lineage of big personalities like Steve Austin, Triple H and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who've stood like titans in the ring. In contrast, lesser-known stars like Seth Rollins stole the show by cashing in the bank briefcase at the "Money in the Bank" event.
Avoid the Most Common Passwords With These Security Tips
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In the modern day, people have to try and stay organized with dozens, maybe even hundreds, of online accounts. As a result, they may fall back using easy-to-guess passwords out of a misguided sense of convenience, or using the same password across multiple sites.
Reflexology: Bogus, Beneficial or a Bit of Both?
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The ancient art of reflexology focuses on pressure points exclusively on hands and feet. HowStuffWorks looks at whether it really relieves stress.
Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
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HowStuffworks looks at the symptoms and treatment of scurvy and why it was so associated with sailors and pirates.
How Obituaries Went From Dry Death Notices to Tributes to Truth
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Obituaries do more than just let the world know someone died. They're a chance to pay tribute to someone, advocate for a cause or even settle a score.
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
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From ancient Greek spearman to Mr. Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around.
Do You Know the Meaning of These Common Acronyms?
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Life is short! One way that people try to save time is by using acronyms. But acronyms don't help very much if you don't understand what they stand for. So test your knowledge of them now with our quiz!