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Crinkle Crankle: The Serpentine Wall With a Funny Name

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Crinkle crankle walls undulate, mimicking the shape of a snake's slither. But what's the purpose of these wavy walls?

A Christmas Eve Mystery: What Happened to the Sodder Children?

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Five of the 10 Sodder children disappeared after the family home burned down in 1945, but their bodies were never found. So, what happened to them?

What Is a Burner Phone and Are They Really Untraceable?

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Pre-paid cell phones, aka burner phones, are a common way for people to make calls and text anonymously, but can burners really escape detection?

The Presidential Records Act Is Essential for the National Archives

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The FBI searched Mar-a-Lago for missing White House documents on behalf of the National Archives. How did they even know what to look for?

20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)

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Ever wonder what your last name says about your family's story? Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns, occupations and cultural influence across generations.

After the Attack on Salman Rushdie: What a Fatwa Is — and Isn't

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The recent attack on author Salman Rushdie led many to conclude that it was the result of the fatwa issued against him in 1989 by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. But what exactly is a fatwa?

How the Endocrine System Works

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The endocrine system comprises a number of glands that produce hormones with a varied array of vital functions. Hormones control or regulate the development or function of structures throughout the body.

Am I Cold-Blooded?

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We all like to think that we're nice people, but some of us are definitely nicer than others. If you want to find out whether you're secretly Mr. Rogers or whether you're secretly Regina George, this quiz will tell you the truth!

Does gender-targeted advertising work?

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When advertisers work to earn our hearts and our money, how does gender play into it? Do the ones emphasizing stereotypical male and female traits do a number on our brains (and wallets)? Or is it something else that makes us want to buy, buy, buy?

What is a Soffit: Understanding Its Key Role in Proper Home Design

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You may not know what soffits are, but there's a good chance your house has them. So what is a soffit? We'll explain what they are, how you can identify them, and most importantly, how to keep them in good shape.

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