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How Aboriginal Australians Work
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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.
'My Brother's Keeper': Cain, Abel and the World's First Sibling Rivalry
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Cain and Abel are depicted in the Bible as the first pair of brothers and also the first case of murder on Earth. But what does the story really mean?
What Are Supplementary Angles?
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You've probably seen supplementary angles examples in your everyday life without knowing it. Whether you pass a leaning sign on a flat highway or walk by a shed with a lean-to roof - whenever two angles combine to form a straight, linear pair, there they are.
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.
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!
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
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
Chi Kung Exercises
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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?