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Bastille Day: The French Holiday Celebrating Peace and Revolution
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The July 14 holiday celebrated by the French is way more complicated than the term 'Bastille Day' might suggest. HowStuffWorks explains.
The 'Close, But No Cigar' Origin Story Makes a Lot of Sense
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You didn't ask for a cigar. Maybe you don't even like them. So why is someone abruptly denying you one?
What's the Difference Between Manta Rays and Stingrays?
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These two sea creatures can be easy to confuse. But they're actually quite different. We talked to experts to find out how to tell them apart.
Why Do Some U.S. Bills Have a Star at the End of the Serial Number?
Most U.S. currency contains a serial number that ends with a letter, but some end or begin with a star instead. What does the letter stand for? What is the significance of the star?
I Can Go For That: The Yacht Rock Quiz
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Don your captain's hat, grab a pina colada and take our quiz to learn more about this smooth musical style of the late '70s and early '80s.
Can the President Cut Federal Funding to Schools for Not Reopening?
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President Trump is threatening to pull funding from public schools that don't open due to coronavirus. Can he even do that?
The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes
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There are more than 50 species of snakes that live in the seas. Some are super venomous and they can zip through the water with ease.
Biophilic Design: How Bringing the Outside Inside Makes You Happy
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Biophilia is the idea that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and it can help us to transform the way we live.
The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s
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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.
The Once-banned Gooseberry Has Made a Comeback in the U.S.
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The U.S. banned the gooseberry in the early 1900s because it contributed to white pine blister rust disease. But few states outlaw it anymore, so eat up!