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Januarius, Februarius, Mars, Aprilis? How Each Month Got Its Name
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Ever wondered why January is called January and September is September? Here's how each month got its name.
How the Ritchie Boys, Secret Refugee Infiltrators, Took on the Nazis
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The Ritchie Boys, many of them Jewish refugees, trained in the U.S. and returned to Europe to help defeat Hitler and the Nazis.
Aquarius Compatibility in Love, Friendship and Work
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Discover which zodiac signs align with the visionary Water Bearer in love, friendship, and beyond. Are you destined for cosmic harmony or fiery clashes? Find out now.
What Is Modal Fabric and Is It Eco-friendly?
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Modal fabric is a type of synthetic rayon. It has a reputation for being greener than other fabrics, but is it really?
What Does it Mean When a Book, Movie or Song Enters the Public Domain?
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The reproduction of books, movies and songs is protected by copyright law, but property in the public domain can be used by anyone for free.
Why Are School Buses Yellow?
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The iconic "school bus yellow" was the invention of an educator named Frank Cyr. But if yellow is so good for visibility, why don't all fire trucks use it too?
BMW Introduces Concept Cars That Change Color With the Push of a Button
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Do you get easily bored with things like the color of your car? BMW is introducing a couple of concept cars that literally change color at your whim.
How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
Nothing feels better than climbing into a freshly made bed. But when you sleep with a weighted blanket, is washing it as simple as tossing it in the machine?
How the Hays Code Censored Early Hollywood
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The Hays Code was a set of rules that stifled the American film industry for more than three decades. Was it just legal censorship?
10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?