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Why is it bad luck to spill salt?

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If you spill some salt while you're cooking, you might fear a wave of oncoming bad luck. Why is toppling over some salt an omen of misfortune?

8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether koalas drink water, the many uses for their butts and how Herbert Hoover became their best friend.

Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places

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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?

How Much Do You Know About Hamilton?

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It is the musical that changed it all. Broadway has never been the same since Hamilton took the stage. If you're willing to pay $500 to see it, then you're able and willing to take this quiz. When you succeed, you can break into song.

Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle

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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.

That Faint Light in the Night Sky Could Be the Gegenschein

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The gegenschein, "faint light" in German, occurs under very specific astronomical conditions when the sun reaches the exact opposite of Earth from wherever you're stargazing.

The Largest Tsunami Ever Recorded Only Claimed 2 Lives

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If you're lucky, you've never seen a tsunami in person, but you know that this type of massive wave can cause enormous damage. They can be measured, too, which easily leads to the question: What was the largest tsunami ever recorded?

7 Manga Websites With Quality Options (Both Free and Paid)

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Manga, the Japanese form of illustrated narratives, is thriving as a medium and a business. With the advent of the internet, it's become increasingly easy to consume manga online, instead of purchasing (or borrowing) the physical editions of the work.

Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster

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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.

29 Weird Facts About Animals, Space, History, and the Human Body

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The world is full of oddities. Some are delightful; others are just plain strange.

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