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Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno

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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.

Amerigo Vespucci, a Lurid Pamphlet and the Naming of America

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It pays to promote. That's how Amerigo Vespucci got a new continent named in his honor. That and a little historical misunderstanding.

What Is Kaizen and How Do You Use It in the Workplace?

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The Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement started in Japan but is used around the world. So, how do companies put it into practice?

What Does 'Androgyny' Mean Today?

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It's one of those words that might remind you of certain gender-bending musicians from the '80s, but what does it mean today?

Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru Exercise Explores No-win Situations

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The Kobayashi Maru simulation puts future Starfleet commanders in a classic "no-win" scenario. It's so accurate, even the U.S. military uses the exercise to test the measure of a good leader.

Get to Know Proprioception, Your Silent Sixth Sense

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Proprioception is our ability to perceive our body's position and how we move through space. It's considered our 'sixth' sense because we do it without thinking about it.

Are Dingoes Dangerous (and Did One Really Eat a Baby)?

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These wily canines are probably best known because of the phrase 'a dingo ate my baby.' But did a dingo really eat a baby? And do they even attack humans?

How Do I Know if There's a Lien on My Property?

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Liens can also be placed on your property by other folks and without your consent, depending on circumstances.

Towering Obelisks Are Everywhere. Here's Why They're So Awe-inspiring

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Obelisks can be found in cities throughout the world, from Washington, D.C., to Paris, France. But what is the origin of these massive structures?

Why Breathing Through Your Nose Is Best

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We've probably all been breathing wrong our entire lives. Why is that? Experts suggest we should focus on breathing through our noses and most of us don't.

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