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Roman 'Comic' Paintings Tell Us Crass Humor Is Timeless

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Recent excavations in Pompeii, Italy, in April 2024 uncovered several stunning murals and ancient Roman comic paintings. Although the murals are more appropriate for an academic museum, the "comics" and graffiti offer a raw peek into how ancient Romans lived, fought, loved and died.

Was there really a curse on King Tutankhamen's tomb?

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King Tut's tomb is rumored to have a curse because of the tragedies that have happened since its opening. Learn about King Tut's tomb and the King Tut curse.

There Are Over 800 Official Pokemon — We'll Be Impressed If You Can Name 40!

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Sure, you know that the goal of Pokemon is to "catch 'em all," but can you name them all? Take this quiz to see if you're a true Pokemon fan! Only a Master will succeed!

10 Best Smelling Flowers

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Why do some people love flowers so much? More than a few will cite the way they smell. Here are 10 of the most best smelling flowers around.

20 of the Most Dangerous Sea Creatures in the Deep Blue

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The most dangerous sea creatures in the world don't always have large teeth like great white sharks or weigh over 10 tons (9 metric tonnes) like the killer whale. The sea creatures that are a threat to humans are often the smaller, more innocent-looking ones that carry lethal amounts of venom.

Why Did Hitler Write 'Mein Kampf'?

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In 1925, Adolf Hitler published the first volume of a semi-autobiographical book that laid out his racist policies. But should anyone read it?

Can You Pass This Basic True/False SAT Word Quiz?

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Were you a word guru on the verbal portion of the SAT? Do you frequently amaze your friends with your extensive vocabulary? If so, then you should be able to ace this SAT word quiz. A No. 2 pencil is not required!

How to Remove Apple Stains

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Apple stains can mean a sticky situation. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how do you keep the stains from the apple away? Learn how to remove apple stains.

Reel vs. Real History: How Accurate Are Your Favorite Movies?

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Everyone knows that Hollywood dramas are no substitute for a good history teacher. We're looking at what 10 "based on a true story" movies got wrong - or right. It's not always what you think!

Groovy News: Shrooms Help Reset Depressed Brain

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A small study shows that psilocybin (the drug in magic mushrooms) provides relief for severely depressed people. HowStuffWorks explains why.

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