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How Mistletoe Works
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Hanging mistletoe over a doorway is a common Christmas tradition. Have you ever wondered about the story behind it? Find out why people kiss beneath this shrubbery.
Why Is Herodotus Called Both the Father of History and the Father of Lies?
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Herodotus was a natural-born storyteller, whom scholars revere as the first historian ever, and critics dismiss as just a teller of tall tales. What's the real story?
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Quiz
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A table full of turkey, corn, stuffing and cranberries can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving! Aside from the tasty morsels, Thanksgiving is also a yearly celebration of gratitude that originated with the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Toothpaste Tablets: A New Way to Brush Your Teeth
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A new way to brush your teeth? HowStuffWorks looks at toothpaste tablets.
Is Molossia a Real Country? Well, It's Not a Sovereign Nation
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Nestled in the Nevada desert lies one of the world’s most curious micronations: the Republic of Molossia.
Yosemite Landmarks That Will Take Your Breath Away
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You don’t have to be a geologist or a thrill-seeking mountaineer to fall in love with Yosemite landmarks. From the moment you step into Yosemite National Park, you’re stepping into a living postcard framed by granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls and ancient giant sequoias.
How can a rabbit tell me if I'm pregnant?
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A rabbit pregnancy test involved injecting the animal with human urine and analyzing hormonal response. Learn how the rabbit pregnancy test works.
10 Fun Halloween Facts for Families
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These 10 fun Halloween facts for families demystify the origins of traditions. Learn 10 fun Halloween facts for families.
Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'?
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The Philistines often show up in the Bible as a ferocious tribe waging war on the Israelites. But what do we know of them from archaeology?
The Letter 'Ñ': How a Tilde Saved Space for Medieval Scribes
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The letter "ñ" is Latin small letter (aka lowercase letter) found in Spanish words. A tilde (the squiggly line over the letter) distinguishes "ñ" from "n" and gives it different pronunciation. For instance, in Spanish, "ano" is pronounced "ah-no" and "año" is pronounced "ahn-yo." And for the record, these two words have very different meanings as well.