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10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes
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Crop circles. Alien autopsies. Time travelers. These are just some of the paranormal phenomena that people have believed in but were later found to be hoaxes. Often, even when someone admitted to making it up, that didn't stop the true believers.
5 Profound Insights From Lao-tzu, Founder of Taoism
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Lao-tzu was the legendary Taoist philosopher whose words sound profoundly modern. They help us maintain a sense of harmony and balance in an often-chaotic world.
What Did People Do Before Infant Formula Was Invented?
In most of the world, infant formula is taken for granted. But during a shortage, you start to wonder how mothers got along before it was widespread.
Why Do We Have Leap Years?
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Leap years only come around once every four years. So, why are they so rare and who decided we need them anyway?
Why Xenophobia Thrives in Troubled Times
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Xenophobia, or the fear of immigrants and strangers, has a long history across the globe. What makes this prejudice so prominent throughout history?
13 Countries With Green-White-Red Flags
A nation doesn't design its flag all willy-nilly. These countries with green, white, and/or red flags picked those colors for specific reasons.
How the Enlightenment Worked
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The Enlightenment was a period of major intellectual change. Read about the Age of Enlightenment and the Enlightenment thinkers' impact on history.
Can Lettuce Water Really Help You Sleep?
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A TikTok trend is pretty harmless, but can lettuce leaves steeped in water really help your insomnia?
The Surprising (and Backward) Evolution of Swear Words
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Swear words don't always go from taboo to acceptable. Sometimes it goes the other way. Learn why at HowStuff Works Now.
How does someone become a saint?
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On Sunday, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, bringing the late nun and revered humanitarian a step closer to sainthood. Learn about the Roman Catholic Church's canonization process.