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Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.
Tiny Capers Pack a Big, Flavorful Punch
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Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?
Meet Talos, the Killer Robot From Ancient Greek Mythology
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The ancient Greeks have been warning us about the rise and fall of technology as far back as Talos, the man of bronze. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
The Steepest Road in the World, Plus 9 Rival Inclines
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The Guinness World Records has an award for the steepest road in the world, and Baldwin Street of New Zealand is the current title holder.
How Many Oceans Are There?
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The oceans take up most of the surface area of our planet and remain mostly unexplored. But how many oceans are there?
How Whaling Works
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Whaling has been practiced for several centuries. Learn about whaling, and find out what is being done to stop whaling.
Can You Match the Theme Song to the '60s TV Show?
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TV theme songs become familiar friends, signaling the arrival of your favorite shows each week. If you watch a show through its entire run, you might find yourself listening to a certain theme song hundreds of times, but even casual viewers of a show can't help but hum along to catchy tunes. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about the most unforgettable TV theme songs of the '60s!
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
Hera, Queen of the Gods, Was Both Wife and Sister of Zeus
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She was also the goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven.
Can You Identify These European Landmarks from an Image?
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You don't need to travel across Europe to be able to identify these landmarks as many of them are so iconic. Let's see how many of them you can correctly identify!