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African King Mansa Musa Was Even Richer Than Jeff Bezos, Some Say
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In the 1300s, Mali's Mansa Musa set out for Mecca with an entourage of 60,000 people bearing thousands of pounds of gold. So, where did all that gold come from? And what would that be worth today?
Can You Name the Movie Musical From an Image?
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The colorful costumes. The catchy show tunes. What's not to love about a boisterous big-screen musical? But how many of the following can you identify from one single screenshot?
The Myth of the Minotaur, the Legendary Beast We Can't Forget
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Half man, half bull, this creature from Greek mythology could be a perfect symbol of the oft-pondered dual nature of man.
Aphantasia: When Your Mind's Eye Is Blank
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It sounds like it might be a creativity killer not to be able to picture things in your head, but some experts say it has advantages and disadvantages.
Can Foods Really Bolster Your Immune System?
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It's something we hear or read a lot: Certain foods can help your immune system. But what does that really mean? And is there any science behind it?
Don't Toss Those Cheese Rinds! 4 Ways You Can Totally Use Them
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Those leftover cheese rinds can be valuable ingredients that you can harness into new recipes. We'll show you ways to use them as flavor enhancers.
Some Aphid Babies Are Born Already Pregnant
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Born pregnant? You bet. It's a survival instinct but could also explain how these garden pests spread like wildfire.
The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird
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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a: A Long Name for a Little Fish
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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a, the colorful little fish with the craaaaazy long name, is Hawaii's state fish, but it wasn't always.
How Sparta Turned Its Men Into Super-Soldiers — and Dancers
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Movies like '300' have popularized the image of ancient Spartans as super-warriors. But that's only part of the story