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Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?
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Not all diamonds are found on dry land. Many turn up in sediments below the ocean's surface. You just have to know where to look.
Who Is the Oldest Living Person? And the Oldest to Ever Live?
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You think you're old? We're pretty certain you've got nothing on Branyas Morera and other people who have officially (and unofficially) held the title of world's oldest person.
Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology
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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?
5 Characteristics of a Great Science Teacher
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Science education methods are changing as a result of the Next Generation Science Standards, which aim to define a uniform vision for K-12 science education across the U.S.
How the Grandfather Clock Got Its Name
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HowStuffWorks looks at the history behind how the grandfather clock got its name - and it's probably not what you expect.
Do We Need Gender on Government IDs?
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Do government IDs really need to have your gender on them? HowStuffWorks looks at whether gender belongs on government IDs.
Have Most Plastic Surgeons Had Surgery Themselves?
Do plastic surgeons elect to undergo cosmetic surgery more than the average American? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Where Did the 'DEE-FENSE' Sports Chant Come From?
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At many sports games, you'll hear the cry 'DEE-FENSE.' HowStuffWorks finds out who started it and why.
Why Isn't William McKinley a More Famous President?
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William McKinley was a popular and very successful president who also was assassinated. Why isn't the 25th president better known?
Why Aren't Modern Suburbs Built on a Walkable Grid?
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You might be surprised to learn that the twists and turns of streets in the suburbs date all the way to the Industrial Revolution.