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Do People and Bananas Really Share 50 Percent of the Same DNA?
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You probably feel like you have very little in common with that banana lying on your kitchen counter. But science says you do! So, how is this possible? And is that stat accurate? We talk to the scientist who did the research.
Who Was the World's First King?
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This is not an easy question to answer, thanks to the mists of time. But historians have put forth several possibilities. An ancient tablet claims one king ruled for 28,000 years!
What People Get Wrong About Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Rosa Parks didn't refuse to move from her bus seat because her feet were tired. "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in," she said.
Botflies Are Nasty Parasites That Get Under Your Skin
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If you've never seen a botfly, it looks rather harmless. Until it lays its eggs inside a living host. HowStuffWorks talks about when things get gross.
How Much Do You Know About the Seven Wonders of the World?
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The Seven Wonders of the World are legendary for capturing our hearts and imaginations. People travel all the way across the world to see one of the wonders, as though it were a pilgrimage. This quiz will take you there, without the expensive airfare.
Remembering Colin Powell's American Journey
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The distinguished American general was the first Black man to become Secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff. He died Oct. 18 at age 84.
Biden Brings a Menorah Lighting Back to the White House
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President Biden's menorah lighting promises to prioritize ritual over reception, focusing on the lighting of the traditional Hanukkah candelabrum itself.
Rahab: The Biblical Prostitute in the 'Faith Hall of Fame'
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She's the hero of one of the best-known Bible stories and also described as one of Jesus' ancestors, even though she was a Canaanite prostitute. Who was Rahab, really?
The Ultimate Rocky Movies Quiz!
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Everyone remembers those famous training montages, but what else do you rememberabout the Italian Stallion? His woeful eyes? His steely determination? Recall it all by taking the quiz right now.
How Much Do You Know About the History of Rock and Roll?
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It was the music that changed it all, defined a generation and continues to keep us all rocking. In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of all things Rock and Roll. You're not going to be able to sit still.