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The Life and Death of Timothy Treadwell, the 'Grizzly Man'
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For Timothy Treadwell, observing and protecting grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) was a way of life. Until one day Treadwell and his partner, Amie Huguenard, were eaten alive by the same bears they revered.
You Know These 7 Supreme Court Cases by Name, But What Did They Decide?
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Some Supreme Court cases are so well-known they're often referred to by their case names, like Roe v. Wade. But what were the cases really about, and what did they decide?
This Bible Quiz Is Very Difficult, So We'll Be Impressed If You Even Get 10 Right
You may think we're committing a sin with the high degree of difficulty of these questions. Frankly, we think even God would have trouble with this quiz! Try to answer 10 questions correctly!
How Living in Total Darkness Sabotages Your Sleep
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Imagine being trapped in a cave or some other place where you were in total darkness. Would you know when to sleep and wake? And how would that throw off your body clock?
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.
How Well do You Know Your '90s Slang?
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"That's my name, don't wear it out!" The 1990s were a virtual goldmine for all manner of cultural catch phrases and lingo. How well do remember '90s slang?
Can You Pass This True or False Disney Princess Quiz?
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What has dimples, a tattoo, runs around barefoot and answers to the name "princess"? The Disney icons in this quiz, of course! To paraphrase Snow White, "We're sure you'll get along somehow!"
Test Your Mental Mettle With These Ridiculous Riddles
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Riddles certainly aren't new. In fact, ancient Sumerians were writing them over 4000 years ago! Let's see how well you do with our collection of brain-teasers!
15 Animals That Start With 'S': From Sea Lions to Scarlet Macaws
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The animal kingdom is full of incredible creatures, and today we’re focusing on animals that start with "S." Some of them thrive in the wild today, while others once roamed the Earth but are now gone forever.
How Speedometers Work
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Speedometers have been around since the early 1900s, when cars were more popular and people drove a lot faster. Learn how speedometers work and what's in store for speedometers in the future.