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Henna Tattoos: The History of an Ancient Art
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Henna tattoos seem to be everywhere and all the rage, but the rich tradition behind this beautiful form of body art began as a wedding staple in ancient India.
How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines
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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?
Will Brain-computer Interfaces Make Knowledge Streamable?
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Could a computer chip implanted in our brains make the necessity of actually learning anything, like a language, obsolete because knowledge will be available for streaming 24/7?
What Does It Mean When Someone Says 'That's Just Semantics'?
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In our modern vernacular, the phrase "that's just semantics" has somehow become shorthand to insinuate the speaker has argued something trivial or unimportant. But what does it really mean?
A Short History of Skid Row
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In the 20th century, there were dozens of Skid Rows across America, but today only one has been at the same location for over a century: Skid Row, Los Angeles. Why has it lasted for so long?
Does This Sports Logo Belong to a Team in the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL?
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What do you get when you add the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL? Why, this quiz of course! How's your recall? Can you identify which league the logos in this quiz belong to? Lock down these logos and lock up a quiz win!
Nuestro quiz más difícil de cultura general
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¡Deja de gritarle a la pantalla durante el "Jeopardy" e intenta resolver nuestro increíblemente difícil quiz de cultura general! Seguro que eres una persona muy culta, ¡Te prometemos que pondremos tu cerebro a trabajar!
Empty Nest Syndrome Overview
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Empty nest syndrome describes the depression that can result for a parent whose children are all out of the house. But is empty nest syndrome a myth?
1953 Buick Wildcat
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The 1953 Buick Wildcat was a 'dream car' presented to auto shows and slated for destruction. Find out how at least one Wildcat escaped the scrap heap.
How Electric Car Charging Networks Work
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Electric car charging networks already exist in some countries. Read about electric car charging networks and when they might fully arrive.