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The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
Is It a Dog? A Raccoon? No, It's a Raccoon Dog!
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Technically they're called tanuki, but they may as well be called raccoon dogs because that's what they look like. How much do they share with the dogs we love?
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
How Yogurt Works
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It's been part of people's diets around the world for centuries, but has recently become a health-food staple. Are you one of the people who seek a little culture every day?
What Do You Remember About These John Hughes Classics?
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Did you think you got the DAY OFF? Ha! Test your classic teen-movie knowledge (and so much more) with this quiz. Don't worry; if you get any wrong, we won't LAMPOON you for it.
How do reindeer find enough food in the tundra?
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Reindeer find food in the form of mosses, shrubs, and lichens -- a cross between algae and fungus. Learn how reindeer find food in the frozen tundra.
How Mermaids Work
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She's a Disney princess, a Starbucks Coffee logo and a metaphor for transformation. Occasionally, she's even "photographed." Why are humans so fascinated with these creatures?
Which Type Of British Man Should You Date?
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Dating someone from another culture can be a challenge, even when it's a nation that you may have visited or know very well. Can we help you find which British guy will suit you the best?
Book Crafts
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Paper craft books are fun and educational too. Encourage a love of drawing, reading and writing with these inspired book crafts for kids.
What makes humans human?
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What makes humans human? How are we different from the other great apes? Find out what makes humans human in this article from HowStuffWorks.