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Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations
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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.
Can You Identify These Vintage Household Items?
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Plug in your icebox and chill out for this one! The household products you know and love today look quite different than their vintage counterparts. In fact, some didn't even exist. But that's the fun of it, trying to identify all of these vintage household items. Take this quiz to see if you identify them!
Can You Identify All of These Office Supplies?
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Working nine to five, people? Or working remotely from home? No matter what your office setup is, it's helpful to review your office supply needs. Let's do it in a fun way, shall we? We'll riddle you with questions while you look at the screenshots and figure them out. Let's go!
Home Remedies for Migraine Headache Pain Relief
There are a number of home remedies for migraine pain relief that can help abate the debilitating pain. Learn how feverfew can help treat migraines.
How Calculators Work
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Calculators may show up anywhere in our lives that numbers do -- from calculus class to restaurants. See how calculators work.
How Swiss Bank Accounts Work
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Swiss bank accounts are famous for security and stability. Learn about Swiss bank accounts and find out why Swiss bank accounts are different from standard accounts.
How RACEf/x Works
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RaceFX gives you the edge when you're watching a NASCAR race on TV -- it highlights a car and follows it around the track at 200 mph! Find out how this high-tech tracking system operates!
How do you keep a safe house safe?
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A safe house works for both good guys and bad guys, keeping them hidden and secure. There's a safe house mentioned in the Bible, and safe houses during WWII.
How Estate Freeze Trusts Work
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Estate freeze trusts can help children avoid a huge tax burden on a family business after the loss of a parent. Read more about estate freeze trusts.
Does Absinthe Really Cause Hallucinations?
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When absinthe was banned in many countries in the early 1900s, it had really fallen out of favor. How does absinthe affect those who drink it?