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What Is Pi?

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Whether the circle is as big as planet Mars or as small as a tennis ball, the ratio of its circumference divided by its diameter will always equal pi (3.14). But why?

7 Shorthair Cat Breeds With Faces You'll Want to Squeeze

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Shorthair cat breeds are a favorite among pet parents for their sleek coats, low-maintenance grooming needs, and affectionate personalities.

Paintings by Paul Gauguin

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Impressionist Paul Gauguin is most famous for his paintings of native life in Tahiti. Learn about the life and artwork of the painter Paul Gauguin.

Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement

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The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.

Which Famous General Are You?

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History produced generals with talents as diverse as the eras, cultures and nations they came from. Every general had their unique strengths and talents, tools they used on the battlefield bringing them victory or defeat. Take this quiz, and we'll tell you which famous general you are!

How King Arthur Worked

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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.

What Are Frankincense and Myrrh?

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The three wise men in the story of Christmas carried gold, frankincense and myrrh. What are frankincense and myrrh? Can you still get them these days?

Chi Kung Exercises

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The Hamsa Appears in Multiple Cultures, but Why?

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The hamsa, a depiction of a human hand, often with a central eye motif, is a protective symbol meant to ward off evil.

Atlantic Ocean Currents Weakening, Near Verge of Collapse, Study Says

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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, plays an essential role in regulating ocean temperatures, but it looks as if it may be collapsing. What happens next?

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