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5 Facts About Persephone, Queen of the Underworld
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Persephone, the wife of Hades, lived one-third of the year in the Underworld with him and the other two-thirds of the year on Earth with her mother, Demeter. Pomegranate seed, anyone?
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
What Was So Terrible About Ivan the Terrible?
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Ivan the Terrible's sobriquet may have been due to a mistranslation but he sure lived up to it, torturing and killing his many enemies. Still, he didn't start out so evil.
Sundown Towns: 'Hiding' Racism Right in the Open
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These towns, with all-white populations, may not be as blatant about their racism as they once were. But they're still here and being forced to face their ugly truth.
Is a Rooster a Chicken? Can a Chicken Become a Rooster?
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Spontaneous sex reversal in chickens is pretty rare, but it does happen. Find out how Miss Lucille became Mr. Lucille.
Cheaters Never Win? Many U.S. High School Students Disagree
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In a study on academic integrity, 59 percent of high schoolers admitted to cheating. HowStuffWorks talks to experts about the cheating and its stigma.
Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?
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In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as America's favorite drink and the trend continues. How did water become a multi-billion-dollar business?
Botox: Another Shot at Looking Young
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Botox could give you another shot at looking young. Learn how Botox gives you another shot at looking young at Discovery Health.
How to De-stress Your Life
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Knowing how to de-stress your life is important for your health. Learn how to de-stress your life at Discovery Health.
How long does it take to build a Ferrari?
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How long does it take to build a Ferrari? Read about the amount of time it takes to build a Ferrari.