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How Dreadlocks Work
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Dreadlocks form when hair is left to grow on its own. Learn about dreadlocks and find out how dreadlocks form in this article from HowStuffWorks.
10 Things to Leave Off Your Résumé
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Do you know what belongs on your résumé and what you ought to leave out? Learn about 10 things you should leave off your résumé at HowStuffWorks.
Is Witchcraft Dangerous? Debunking Myths vs. Reality
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Discover the different types of witchcraft, from Wicca to hedge witchery. Learn about ancient practices, magical traditions, and modern spiritual paths.
Betrothed Through the Centuries: A Timeline of Marriage
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Today's version of marriage looks very different from the unions enjoyed by our ancestors. For most of human history, marriage was more akin to a business deal between men, and the bride in question had very few rights or other options. So how did marriage become associated with love?
Zeus, God of the Gods and King of Mount Olympus
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Yep, total power move, swallowing the wife. As king of the gods, Zeus could also, from his commanding position in the sky, blast any human or monster with his lightning bolt.
Why Is 'Intersectionality' So Controversial?
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Critics have charged that intersectionality has fostered a sort of 'oppression Olympics.' But that wasn't what was intended originally.
What If Alcohol Didn't Exist?
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Our early ancestors, enjoying the effects of rotten fruit, had stumbled onto something big. How did alcohol serve as a nutrition source and, some believe, help motivate hunters to take up farming?
Inca Pictures
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Inca pictures show what life was like for the ancient Incas of South America. Take a look at pictures of the Incans.
Which Roman Emperor Would You Be?
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In its heyday, the Roman Empire was the mightiest the world had ever seen. It was ruled over by a variety of people with all sorts of different personalities. Which are you most like? Take this quiz and find out!
What the Stuff?!: 9 Types of Christian Angels
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For almost 2,000 years a belief in angels was a crucial part of Christianity. In the fifth century, a Christian mystic named Dionysius the Areopagite claimed he learned the hierarchy of angelic beings through visions and meditation. This author outlined nine "choirs" of angels, with three sets grouped together as "spheres."