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5 Things You Didn't Know About Bacon
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The sound and smell of bacon sizzling on the stove send your taste buds into overdrive. But how bad for you is it really?
Guess Who?: The Historical World Leader Quiz
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Who runs the world? Beyonce says girls. Conspiracy theorists say the Illuminati. Take this quiz and see if you know who has really been in charge of the course of history.
What is tooth powder?
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Tooth powder was around long before toothpaste. Find out what tooth powder was made of and how it was used.
How Gin and Tonic Became the Ultimate Cocktail Combo
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The gin and tonic, that cool, fresh, citrusy summer delight, has a long and romantic history, beginning with its use as a 'cure' for malaria.
You Need It Like a Hole in the Head: The Ancient Medical Art of Trepanation
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Drilling a hole in somebody's skull was all the rage 4,000 to 12,000 years ago. In fact, 5 to 10 percent of skulls from this period have a hole in them, made while the person was still alive. The question is, why?
Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Had 'Divine Energy'
But that doesn't mean they worshipped them.
What will Earth look like in 5,000 years?
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The Earth in 5,000 years would be a very different place because of climate change. Learn about the Earth in 5,000 years.
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
The Potato Bug Is a Super Pest That's Hard to Control
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The most iconic agricultural pest of the past 200 years just wants to eat your potato plant.
History of the Watt Steam Engine
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James Watt's steam engine propelled the world forward. Learn about the Watt steam engine's impact and the innovations that helped make it possible.