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6 Famous Paintings That Hold Hidden Messages

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Painters love to include hidden symbols and meanings inside works. Here are six famous pieces with hidden messages you may have missed.

The Tragic Life and Curious Death of Howard Hughes

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Howard Hughes was a man of great intelligence and wealth. He was also a man of mystery, secrecy and, ultimately, debilitating mental illness.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! You Know the Jingle, Now Hear the Chia Pet Story

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These quirky clay figurines sprout 'hair' seemingly overnight. But what is it that has made the Chia Pet an international sensation for 40 years?

A Dashcam Might Be Helpful if You Get Into a Car Accident

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Dashcams are inexpensive and easy to install. And they might be provide critical evidence if you're involved in a car accident. So why don't you have one?

Foxglove Flower: The Beautiful Bloom That's Good (and Bad) for Your Heart

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This pretty flower has been known for centuries to have chemicals that can regulate your heartbeat but also poison you.

Goodbye Columbus — Hello Indigenous Peoples Day

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More states are replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. What's prompted the switch and how you do celebrate it?

What's the Difference Between a Windmill and a Wind Turbine?

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Windmills and wind turbines work on the same core principle to convert wind into energy, but one creates mechanical energy while the other creates electricity. Here's how they work.

Yes, Female Praying Mantises Do Eat Their Mates

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The praying mantis is a powerful predator, and not as robotic (or as romantic!) as it seems.

A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620

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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans "shark drunk."

The Hognose Snake Plays Dead in Dramatic Fashion

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These snakes are some of the best reptilian actors you'll ever meet, but don't let the act fool you.

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