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Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?

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In the late 17th century, wearing wigs became a common practice in law. But why has it endured for so long?

Wyatt Earp Wasn't the Fastest Gunslinger in the West and That Didn't Matter

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Wyatt Earp was a Wild West lawman, a member of the Dodge City Peace Commission and a deputy marshal in Tombstone, Arizona. What he wasn't was the quickest man on the draw.

Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace

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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.

Fallingwater Is Considered Frank Lloyd Wright's Masterpiece. Here's Why

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Set over Bear Run, a tributary of the Youghiogheny River in the mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, Fallingwater is perhaps the architect's best-known work.

Can Dogs Lose Their Ability to Smell?

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It's not uncommon for older dogs to lose their sight or even their hearing as they age. But can they lose their ability to smell, too?

Why Anti-anxiety Drug Phenibut Is So Controversial

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Phenibut is sold in Russia as an anti-anxiety drug and online as a brain booster. But it's not licensed as medication in many countries because of its side effects.

Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates

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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.

How Do Geiger Counters Work?

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First developed in the 1920s, Geiger counters still use the same basic technology to detect radiation, but today can be the size of a smartphone.

The Hognose Snake Plays Dead in Dramatic Fashion

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These snakes are some of the best reptilian actors you'll ever meet, but don't let the act fool you.

5 U.S. Presidents and Their Beloved Cars

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One super-cool perk to being POTUS? You get to be driven around in the heavily armored presidential limousine. One downside? You have to hand over your car keys - for life.

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