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What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
Friday the 13th Superstition Origins
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The Friday the 13th superstition first appeared in Victorian England but has roots in ancient Rome, Norse mythology and religions that Christians deemed pagan.
The Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings
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The Wampus Cat has roots in Cherokee folklore and Appalachian legends, but is the six-legged feline just another mythical creature on a long list of cryptids?
Wonder Woman's Dirty Secrets
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Wonder Woman's creator had a lot of dirty secrets. Learn all about Wonder Women's roots and how she changed through the years.
How Mardi Gras Works
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HowStuffWorks takes a fun-filled trip to New Orleans to learn all about the roots, traditions and current practices of Mardi Gras.
10 Wildly Wrong Animal Stereotypes
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Most animals are known for certain personality traits but are they rooted in any accuracy? Learn more about wrong animal stereotypes at HowStuffWorks.
What's Your Power Animal?
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Power animals have been a part of tribal cultures for thousands of years. Everyone has an animal that is somehow rooted in their strengths and weaknesses. What's yours?
What's the Difference Between Basmati and Jasmine Rice?
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They're two popular types of long-grain rice, both with roots in Asia. But what makes them different from each other?
Are ice blocks better than air conditioning?
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Air conditioning with ice blocks is taking root among some of the world's most powerful companies. Learn how air conditioning with ice blocks works.
Aksaray Malaklisi, aka Turkish Mastiff, Is for Dog Experts Only
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The sheer size of the Aksaray malaklisi turns heads. Colloquially known as the Turkish mastiff, this breed has roots in Turkey, where it is primarily a livestock guardian dog.