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5 Profound Quotes From Russian Novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Dostoevsky created some of the greatest novels ever written, full of psychological and religious insight. Here are five quotes that will stay with you, even if you've never finished one of his books.
Pods vs. Powder vs. Liquid Detergent: Which Works Best?
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Doing laundry is bad enough without having to worry about choosing the right detergent. So which is best? Or does it even matter?
The True Story of the Blue People of Kentucky
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The Fugates and the Combses lost the genetic lottery, as both shared a rare trait that made their skin blue. What happened to the blue people of Kentucky?
Quiz: Guess the Book From Its Opening Line
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Some books come out hot right out of the gate with iconic openers. How many of these literary works can you correctly guess based only on the opening line?
Amazon River Dolphins Are Born Grey and Turn Pink
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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.
King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?
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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?
How to Replace Your Car's Alternator Belt
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Your car's serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives lots of things like the car's alternator and power steering pump. So how do you replace it when it's starting to fail?
9 Amazing Hacks for Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil is one of those everyday kitchen items that we don't really give much thought to, but it can be used for a lot more than wrapping leftovers.
Shhh! Don't Wake the Creepy Dollies on La Isla de las Muñecas
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If you travel to the small Island of the Dolls in Xochimilco, near Mexico City, listen closely. You may hear the whispered conversations of the dolls that hang around.
Oliver Cromwell Lost His Head Long After He Was Dead
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Oliver Cromwell overthrew the British monarchy and became 'Lord Protector,' but was convicted of treason after he died and beheaded. What happened to his head next is a very strange tale.