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William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua
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Before being executed in 1860 for his misadventures, William Walker, known as a 'filibuster,' raised a private army and briefly installed himself as the president of Nicaragua.
Can Our Bodies 'Learn' to Withstand Frigid Temperatures?
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Many things play a role in how our bodies acclimate to super-cold temperatures, including our own habits, genetics and even brown fat.
'We Shall Overcome': The Civil Rights Movement Quiz
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Progress toward freedom and equality for all hasn't been easy. How much do you know about the people and events made famous by the civil rights movement?
25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
Can 'One-hit Wonders' Live Off Royalties Forever?
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Can one big hit set a musician for life? Maybe in the old days but what about now?
Guess This in Six Tries: The Wordle Quiz
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Wild for Wordle? You're not the only one. How much do you know about the latest game craze?
Paper-mache: Puppets, Piñatas and Bowls Anyone Can Make
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Paper-mache has been used by ancient cultures and schoolchildren alike to create sculptures, masks and statues that are durable, light and easily created.
How to Delete a Page in Word on Mac and Windows
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Can't figure out how to delete an entire page in Word? It's easy. We'll show you how.
Don't Toss That Used Tea Bag! Here Are 15 Great Uses for It
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If you drink a lot of tea, you probably throw out a lot of used tea bags. But there are dozens of surprising things you can do with them instead, both in your home and your garden.
6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents
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Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations. Here are six to discover.