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The Archangel Raziel: Spiritual Insights and Divine Wisdom
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While the popular understanding of most major, monotheistic religions tends to emphasize God, certain prophets and the written teachings of the spiritual tradition, there is a whole world of lesser-known entities who can be deeply significant.
10 Hyperbole Examples That Make Mountains out of Molehills
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Hyperbole is an ancient Greek word that roughly translates to "go beyond." The many hyperbole examples you find in everyday speech align with this idea of going further than the truth to drive a point home.
Michelangelo's Last Judgment
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Michelangelo's Last Judgment is located in the Sistine Chapel and is one of the Michelangelo's last works. Learn about this painting by Michelangelo.
El Chupacabra: Legend, Sightings & Facts
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The Chupacabra is a vampire-like creature that has been gaining notoriety. Learn about the legend of El Chupacabra and Chupacabra incidents and sightings.
Kintsugi: What a Broken Bowl Can Teach Us
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This Japanese art uses a precious metal to literally fill in the cracks of a broken pottery piece. Learn more about kintsugi at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About Martial Arts?
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Martial artists have been punching, kicking and wrestling for many years. But how much do you know about the legendary fighting styles practiced by these artists? Put on your gi, tie up your belt and get ready to do battle against our challenging martial arts quiz to find out.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an Electric Car?
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Electric cars that run only on power stored in their batteries -- no gasoline required -- are going to hit the mass market in the United States over the next few years, thanks to the likes of Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mini and a slew of others with plans on the drawing board. Learn more about charging your electric car.
BMW Introduces Concept Cars That Change Color With the Push of a Button
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Do you get easily bored with things like the color of your car? BMW is introducing a couple of concept cars that literally change color at your whim.
The Ridiculous History of the Chastity Belt
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Chastity belts were supposedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to keep them from having sex. A literal lock for a woman's nether regions. But how much truth is there to this torture device?
Is Wagyu Really Better Beef?
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Wagyu is among the most expensive types of beef in the world, but is it really better beef and, if so, why?