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Two Truths and a Lie: British Traditions Edition
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Liar, liar, pants on fire! We're really full it during this quiz! Can we pull the wool over your eyes about British traditions, or are you as good as a polygraph? Give it your best shot, and see if you can spot the whopper.
Where Wildfire Prevention Impacts People and Climate Most
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The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns.
Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?
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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.
How to Clean Brass: 3 Tried-and-true Methods
Brass is a timeless material that adds charm and elegance to everything from home decor to jewelry. Over time, exposure to skin oils, air, and moisture can cause dull brass or tarnishing. When that happens, you'll be happy to know how to clean brass.
Does male circumcision up the risk of male-to-female HIV transmission?
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The giddiness over studies showing that circumcision reduces a man's risk of contracting AIDS from an infected woman has died down a bit in the wake of subsequent research. It appears that a woman's risk of contracting AIDS from an infected man may be greater if he's circumcised.
20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy
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We're sure there's been a time when you heard a surname and immediately thought, "Ah, wealth." That reaction isn’t random. Old money last names carry a reputation built over generations of shaping culture, politics, and global finance.
How Trains Work
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We humans are mobile. Long before flight, FusionMan or even your average automobile arrived on the scene, trains were transporting us all over civilization. How did we get from horse-drawn carts to high-speed trains?
Answer These Questions to Find Out Your Spirit Animal
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If you've ever experienced a miracle in your life, it's likely due to a spirit animal who has been watching over you. But the real question is, which spirit animal is your true guardian? Take this abstract quiz to find out!
Which Saint Should Be Your Patron Saint?
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Each of the Christian saints presides over a specialty. AIDS patients can look to Therese of Lisieux for help, Our Lady of Loreto protects aircrews, and even Saint Clare of Assisi looks after lace makers. So which saint should be your patron?
8 Most Densely Populated Cities in the World
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Statistically, over half of the people reading this article live in a city, with a higher population density than rural or suburban areas. For instance, New York City has nearly 27,000 people crammed into each square mile (2.6 square km) of land.