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Herbs: Rosemary Fact Sheet
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This rosemary fact sheet is good information to know for your overall health. Learn more about rosemary from Discovery Health.
What is the anthropic principle?
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The anthropic principle states that coincidences are part of the universe's very structure. Learn about the anthropic principle.
Managing Your Contractors
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Are you looking for information on managing your contractors for a home project? Check out this article and learn about managing your contractors.
Batesian Mimicry: How Copycats Protect Themselves
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Batesian mimicry is an evolutionary strategy used by vulnerable species to look like a dangerous species so predators will leave them alone. But it only works under the right circumstances.
France's Mysterious Fosse Dionne Spring Stubbornly Keeps Its Secrets
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It's possible that the giant, deadly serpent hanging out at the bottom of Fosse Dionne spring is just a legend, but divers have disappeared trying to find out, so who knows?
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
Do You Know Which Style Suits You Best?
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Which style matches you like a well-fitted little black dress? Make a few fashion choices, and learn about the look that could put you on the runway. Is it the look you're rocking now, or will you need to go out shopping?
'More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters': Meet Lucy Parsons, Unsung Heroine of the Labor Movement
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This Labor Day, Emilie and Bridget from Stuff Mom Never Told You look at women in the American labor movement, including Lucy Parsons.
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
Are You a Superhero, an Anti-Hero or a Supervillain?
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Comic books aren't black and white stories of good versus evil anymore. They're complex stories about fully developed characters. Of the three major archetypes, which are you, a superhero, anti-hero or supervillain? Take this quiz and find out!