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The Legacy of African American Spirituals in Today's Gospel and Blues Music

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Gospel and blues music and songs of the civil rights movement have roots in slave spirituals, songs of sorrow, but jubilation at the idea of freedom.

The Heaven's Gate Cult: A Sad, Strange Story of Manipulation

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"Internet cult" Heaven's Gate is seared in the memory of the '90s public for the fact that 39 members committed suicide wearing matching tracksuits and sneakers, as the Hale-Bopp comet approached Earth. But what made them do it?

What Are the World's Biggest and Baddest Jigsaw Puzzles?

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If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles, get a load of these. Some hold Guinness World Records as the biggest. And some are just incredibly hard to solve.

The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch

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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.

What Is the Butterfly Effect and How Do We Misunderstand It?

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We may think the butterfly effect means that a small change (like the flap of a butterfly's wings) can have huge consequences (a tornado in China). But what if it means the opposite?

Why Generation Z Is So Stressed Out

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HowStuffWorks looks at a study from the American Psychological Association on stress and Generation Z.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Belly Button

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HowStuffWorks explores little-know facts about belly buttons, like why there is lint inside and why some people don't have a navel.

Indie Bookstores Defied Amazon. Who's Next?

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Indie book stores are making a comeback. HowStuffWorks checks out the resurgence and wonders what other businesses can beat back Amazon.

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