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Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados
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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
Youth Suicides Rose After FDA Added Antidepressant Warnings
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FDA antidepressant warnings have led to reduced mental health care and increased suicides among youth, so what is going on?
A Deep Dive on the Kraken, a Shipwrecking Sea Monster
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Legends of the Kraken attacking ships date back to the Vikings. But since the giant squid ended up being real, could this aquatic cryptid be out there too?
Aswang: Feeding on Baby Blood and Preying on Pregnant Women
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When it comes to Filipino folklore, few figures stir the imagination — or the fear factor — quite like the aswang. This mythical creature isn't just one thing; it's a category of terrifying, shape-shifting beings with a taste for human flesh and a knack for haunting bedtime stories across the Philippines.
How the Obesity Paradox Works
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The obesity paradox shows that people with chronic obesity have a greater chance of survival than normal-weight people. Learn about the obesity paradox.
Can You Name the Holiday TV Special From an Image?
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Whether the holidays have you exclaiming, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!" or you're more the "Bah, Humbug!" type, we've got a Christmas quiz sure to put you in a festive mood! Do you recognize these holiday TV classics? Check these Christmas clues!
How Stuttering Works
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Stuttering is linked to a disconnection between language processing and motor function, but its cause is still unknown. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Foreign Accent Syndrome Works
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Are patients actually developing a foreign accent, or has something else gone haywire? Learn about foreign accent syndrome at HowStuffWorks.
Did Marco Polo Bring Pasta From China?
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Some believe that Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy. Learn if Marco Polo was the pasta pioneer and where these dry noodles really originated.
How the Jumping the Broom Ceremony Works
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Why do people jump the broom? Read about the jumping the broom ceremony at HowStuffWorks.