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What is pollen?
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Pollen, a fine powder, is the sperm that flowers use to reproduce. Learn what pollen is in this article.
How Do Catapults Work?
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How does the ancient catapult work? It doesn't seem like twisted rope and wooden gears or levers would be able to get up the speed to launch heavy loads a great distance.
How is volcanic ash made?
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Volcanic ash is what's left after a volcano literally blows its top. Learn how volcanic ash can devastate everything under its gray blanket.
Birthday Astrology
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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.
How Art Works
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"You see it every day, but what, exactly, is art? Learn about art and explore the huge collection of art now becoming available on the Web!"
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.
Kukulkan: The Feathered Serpent of Maya Mythology
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In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, amidst the vast forests and archaeological sites, lies the awe-inspiring city of Chichén Itzá. This ancient Maya metropolis is renowned for its architecture, intricate mythology and reverence for Kukulkan, the feathered serpent god.
True or False: The Crazy Laws Quiz
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There are thousands of laws out there designed to keep people civil, safe and organized... and then there are those laws that make you scratch your head and wonder how they ever got passed in the first place. Take our quiz to see if you can spot some of the craziest laws on the books!
What Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?
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It's a chicken-or-egg situation: What came first? Perplexed people need wonder no longer, as we've sussed out the answer to this ancient riddle.
Sound Frequency Healing: The Power of Vibrations for Well-Being
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Discover the power of sound frequency healing! Learn how vibrations and frequencies can restore balance, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.