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Is the Rat King Real or Simply an Urban Legend?

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Few phenomena are as strange, grotesque and captivating as the rat king — a creature that has fascinated and unsettled people for centuries.

The Lion's Mane Jellyfish Was the Secret to a Sherlock Holmes Mystery

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With its fiery tentacles and massive bell, the lion's mane jellyfish is one of the ocean's most striking creatures. Known scientifically as Cyanea capillata, this giant jellyfish haunts cold northern waters, including the North Pacific Ocean, North Sea, and Arctic.

Where Do Braids Originate From? Further Back Than You Think

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When you see an intricate braid today, you might think it's just a hairstyle.

Why Did the USSR Fall? The Real Costs of Becoming a Superpower

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By asking "Why did the USSR fall," you're really asking how a superpower unraveled from the inside.

Representative Democracy: How It Started and How It's Going

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In a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf rather than voting on every law directly. This system of government shapes democratic government in many countries today, from local level councils to the federal government.

Is There a Country That Starts With X? Not in the English Language

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People often search for "country that starts with x" and expect to find at least one nation on the list. After all, the English alphabet has 26 letters and nearly 200 sovereign states around the world.

How the American Red Cross Works

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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.

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