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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.
Taco Cat: It's a Palindrome!
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Palindromes are words, phrases or even dates that are spelled the same forward and backward. They don't always make tons of sense, but they're still fun.
Is China taking over the world?
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Is China taking over the world or are they just trying to gain a better foothold in the world? Find out if China is taking over the world.
How Quinceañeras Work
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Quinceañeras celebrate Hispanic girls' transition to womanhood and official entrance into society. What makes them different from run-of-the-mill birthday parties?
What Makes a Good Pineapple?
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Pineapples should be fragrant and aromatic if they're ripe. Learn more about what makes a good pineapple here.
Catholic Lingo Quiz
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Do you know the difference between the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed? Can you rattle off the seven sacraments and explain how to pray the rosary? If the answer is yes, then take this Catholic lingo quiz and make Sister Mary Josephine proud!
The Cerebellum Is the Body's Little Brain
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The cerebellum controls voluntary movements like posture, balance, coordination and speech. HowStuffWorks looks at this amazing part of the brain.
How Narco States Work
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Narco states are places where illegal drugs are openly traded with governmental approval. Learn all about narco states.
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.
What's the Longest Word in English? So, Funny Story...
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You might think it's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. But you're wrong. And anyway, that's a song, not a word.