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9 Cold Cases That Have Totally Baffled Investigators
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Despite how hard investigators work, some crimes just baffle even the most gifted detectives. They go cold. That's where these nine cases stand. Will they ever be solved?
Menstrual Leave: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
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More 3.5 billion women menstruate every month worldwide. Menstrual leave policies could help modernize our collective response to a natural biological occurrence.
5 Tips for Casino Night Events
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Casino night events are a fun way to liven up your party. See these five tips for casino night events and start planning.
How does public transportation help the environment?
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In January 2004, the citizens of Milan, Italy, were preparing for a strike that would shut down all public transportation. Since an estimated 28 percent of greater Milan's 3 million populace relied heavily on public transit, the strike meant gridlock for most of the city.
Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races
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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.
Alpha, Beta or Gamma? It's the Nuclear Radiation Quiz
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We live in a radioactive world, and we're not just talking about the times when a nuclear plant is melting down and scaring the heck out of us. How much do you know about the ABGs (or alphas, betas and gammas) of nuclear radiation?
The Story Behind Those Christmas Carols You Can't Stop Singing
Parson Brown? Yuletide? Do you have a clue what the lyrics of Christmas carols are talking about? Find out at HowStuffWorks.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Princess Diana
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It may seem like there are no secrets left about Diana, Princess of Wales, but we've unearthed some facts that may be new to you.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?