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Memorial Day in the U.S. Means Way More Than Barbecue
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Today Americans mostly celebrate it as the start of summer. But the annual May holiday has a significant history that's worthy of acknowledgment.
Can You Ace This "Jaws" Quiz?
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"Jaws" tore apart movie history the way a Great White rips through flesh. This is the movie that sparked worldwide fear in one of Earth's most terrifying predators. Were you able to keep your eyes open through the whole movie? Take this quiz to see how much you remember!
The Dark History of Indigo, Slavery's Other Cash Crop
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HowStuffWorks traces the history of indigo from its origins and use as a cash crop for blue dye to its replacement by synthetics in the 20th century.
All HBCUs Were Established Before 1964
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What do Oprah Winfrey, Spike Lee and Martin Luther King Jr. have in common? All of them graduated from HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities. These institutions play a major role in U.S. higher education, especially for Black Americans.
10 People With Incredibly Bad Luck
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These 10 people had the incredibly bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or the right place at the wrong time.
From Bigfoot to Nessie, There's a Cryptid for Every Nagging Fear
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A cryptid is an animal whose existence is unproven, meaning no corpse or live specimen has ever been documented by the scientific community. But believers still persist.
11 Racer Snake Subspecies That You Have No Reason to Fear
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The racer snake is sleek and swift. Despite their sometimes intimidating speed, mostly harmless to humans. You may confuse racers for other snakes because of their color, but they have unique behaviors and characteristics that make them stand out.
Hematite, a Shape-shifting Mineral From the Stone Age
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You can find hematite found all over Earth, as well as Mars. The bloodstone the main source of iron and is also used in jewelry and painting.
17 Animals That Start With 'Q': From Quetzals to Quokkas
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This list of animals beginning with "Q" includes some of the largest flying animals, as well as others that are tiny but mighty.
We're Getting Closer to the Quantum Internet, But What Is It?
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The quantum internet would use the quirky behavior of tiny particles to enable applications not possible with today's internet.