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Lapis Lazuli: Crystal Properties, Origins and Uses
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This ancient rock adorns King Tut's coffin and the Sistine Chapel. And at one time it was more precious than gold. What is it about this deep blue rock that has drawn us in for centuries?
Boston, New York, Texas: The Origins of These and Other Great American Accents
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What does Boston have against the letter R? Why do Minnesotans sometimes drag out the 'O' sound? And what about the Noo Yawk accent?
Cinnabar: Red, Beautiful — and Toxic
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Cinnabar's bright-red pigment has been used in jewelry, pottery and makeup for millennia. But cinnabar is also the primary ore for mercury, making it a dangerous mineral if the particles are inhaled.
The Spicy History of Chai and How to Make It
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You may know chai as a sweet and spicy Starbucks favorite, but the roots of this tea blend lie in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. So, how do you make it?
Why Do Our Stomachs Growl?
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Everybody's stomach makes noises. Whether you call it growling, grumbling or gurgling, what is that sound and what is it trying to tell us?
What's Your Regional Dialect?
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How y'all doing today? Or is it you all? Yous guys? Yinz? It's not just what you say but how you say it that gives away who you are and where you're from. Do you think we can guess what regional dialect you're speaking? Grab a soda (or a pop) and take the quiz!
Why Do Some Cultures Believe the Number Four Is Unlucky?
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In Beijing, it's not possible to get a vehicle license plate that has the number 4 on it. Some cultures take their numbers phobia very seriously. What's the deal with 4?
How to Manifest Something With Positive Thinking: A Literal Thought Exercise
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Manifestation isn’t just about wishful thinking. At its core, it’s about setting a clear intention and aligning your thoughts, emotions and actions with that goal.
How Perl Works
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Perl is easy to use once you know the basics. It can be used to create DOS batch files, C shell scripts, CGI scripts for Web pages and more. Get a great introduction to this versatile programming language!
Meiosis vs. Mitosis: Unraveling Cell Division
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Cell division can be confusing, but it's not as difficult if you pretend chromosomes are sentences.