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How Synesthesia Works
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Kanye West says he says sees music in color. Other people can hear words that make them taste a particular flavor, or they actually feel another person's pain. Welcome to the world of the synesthete. It's a stimulating one.
How the Berlin Wall Worked
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The Berlin Wall divided a country and a city, but it had a purpose. Examine Berlin Wall history and Berlin Wall facts and see Berlin Wall pictures.
12 Midwest States: A Hub for Agriculture and Heavy Industry
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The Midwest region, also known as the Middle West or the North Central Region of the United States, is home to Lake of the Ozarks, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Mall of America. With the agriculture and manufacturing industries, the area has also had a big economic impact.
Did You Know There Are 23 Countries in North America?
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North America is the world's third largest continent by land area, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and South America and the Caribbean Sea to the south. This incredible size means there are quite a few countries in North America.
How Is Vedic Astrology Different From Western Astrology?
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Astrology is a popular way for people to try to make sense of themselves and the events in their lives. Usually, when people in the West talk about astrology, they're talking about Western astrology, which has its roots in early Hellenistic Greek culture.
Why Did the Berlin Wall Fall?
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The fall of the Berlin Wall was one of the most powerful and symbolic moments of the 20th century. But why did the Berlin Wall fall?
How the Cowboy Saddled Up and Rode Into American History
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Many think of cowboys as part of the American fabric. And they are. But cowboys aren't an American phenomenon and they certainly didn't get their start in the U.S.
Only 1 in 18 People Can Match Each NFL Team to the Correct Division. Can You?
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The NFL is divided into two major conferences, the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. Then each conference is broken into four divisions -- can you match these pro football teams to the correct divisions?
Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name
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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.
What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?
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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.