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Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument - but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
Why Annie Oakley Was America's Sharpshooting Sweetheart
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Annie Oakley was the leading lady of the American West. She could outshoot and outride most men of her time. And she did it all while in a Victorian dress.
Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin
Payne-Gaposchkin, Cecilia Helena (1900-1979) was a British-born astronomer who became an authority on variable stars (stars that change in brightness) and the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
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Surfboards, huarache sandals and endless sunshine? Yes. But throw in some Conquistadors, a Spanish novel, Black Amazons and, of course, Charlemagne and - voilà - the name "California" is born.
Where did the 2,000-calorie diet come from?
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Nutrition labels list daily values based on a 2,000-calorie diet. But where did the 2,000-calorie diet come from? Find out.
October 20 Birthday Astrology
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A Libra born on October 20 is symbolized by the Scales and defined by duality. Learn more about October 20 birthday astrology.
October 26 Birthday Astrology
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A Scorpio born October 26, symbolized by the Scorpion, values power and uses it to help others. Learn more about October 26 birthday astrology.
Mothers Prefer Daughters, Fathers Prefer Sons, Study Says
A new study shows that mothers prefer daughters and fathers prefer sons, regardless of economic background, contradicting an earlier well-known hypothesis.
How Perfume Works
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Perfume is any substance that you wear and that smells. There are no requirements for it to smell good. Learn more about perfume at HowStuffWorks.
10 Weird Workouts
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This list of weird workouts might give you some alternatives to endless rounds on the treadmill. Be entertained and inspired by these 10 weird workouts.