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4 Really, Really Unfortunate Facts About Lemony Snicket
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In 'A Series of Unfortunate Events,' narrator Lemony Snicket recounts the calamitous lives of the Baudelaire children, orphaned after a mysterious house fire.
Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning
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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.
The Luna Moth Is Beautiful and Common — But Rarely Seen
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While luna moths aren't exactly rare, they're hard to find so every encounter seems extra special.
Adopting a Pet Can Be Hard; We Have 8 Tips to Make It Easier
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Although it may seem like there is no shortage of pets available for adoption, competition can be fierce for the more desired ones.
Is Voice of America's Mission of Objectivity In Danger?
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Voice of America, the U.S. government-controlled media network, has long had a reputation for being a source of unbiased news in contrast to the government-controlled media in countries it reaches.
Do Bikes Slow Down Car Traffic? Actually, No
If you're a motorist you may be silently cursing the bicyclist in front of you for making you late. But a study showed the speed difference was negligible.
5 Things to Know Before Becoming a Pescatarian
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If you're thinking of giving up meat, but can't stand the thought of never eating seafood again, you might want to consider the pescatarian diet.
Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Who Insures Race Car Drivers and Their Cars?
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Part of the thrill for spectators in car racing is the wrecks - assuming everyone is OK. But who is left picking up the bill when those expensive cars end up destroyed?
13 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses With Intense Backstories
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Prime god Ra died every night and was reborn every morning. The goddess Neith defied gender norms and stereotypes as a great warrior. These are just two of the fascinating stories from the pantheon of Egyptian gods and goddesses.