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Top 5 Marie Antoinette Scandals

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Marie Antoinette courted controversy during her life and even her death. Peek into five of the Marie Antoinette scandals, from fashion to flirting to finance.

7 Ugliest Bird Species: Evolutionary Qualities That Aren't So Pretty

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in the bird world, some species seem designed to challenge that idea. These contenders for ugliest bird species sport bald heads, bare skin, and off-putting features that serve real evolutionary purposes.

How Termites Work

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Termites have existed for 50 million years and can be found throughout the world. Learn about termites and find out how termite colonies are structured.

How to Play Klondike

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Klondike has almost become synonymous with solitaire in most people's minds. Learn how to play Klondike solitaire.

What Are the 12 Days of Christmas?

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Have you ever caught yourself singing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" and wondered what geese, doves and milk maids have to do with the holiday?

Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races

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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.

The Rat Snake Is More Essential Than You Realize

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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.

The Dwayne Johnson Quiz

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Have you seen every Dwayne Johnson movie? Do you remember The Rock grappling against Triple H for the WWE title? Answer these questions, and see if you can smell what The Rock is quizzing.

Can You Guess the Musical From a One-Sentence Summary?

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The greatest musicals live-on in pop culture, thanks to catchy songs and over-the-top performances, but the most memorable productions combine these toe-tapping tunes with effective storytelling and quality plots.

Vasco da Gama, Portugal's Columbus, Is Just as Controversial

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Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was a ruthless man determined to force his way into the lucrative spice routes of India. But without any valuable gifts to trade for the spices, the whole trip took a horrible turn.

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