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Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community

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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.

Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't

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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.

What's the Difference Between Basmati and Jasmine Rice?

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They're two popular types of long-grain rice, both with roots in Asia. But what makes them different from each other?

How Well Do You Really Know the Original Star Wars Trilogy?

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Over the years, Star Wars has become one of the largest movie franchises in the world, and it all started with three movies. Here's a quiz where you can test your knowledge on the original three movies!

15 Fab Reuses for Bread Tags and Twist Ties

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Those bread tags (aka bag clips) and twist ties you find on baked goods can be recycled in many ingenious ways. Here are 15 of them.

15 White Birds Soaring Over Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas

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White birds are some of the most striking and elegant creatures in the natural world. Whether soaring over lakes, wading through wetlands, or perched in city skylines, these birds tend to capture attention with their brilliant features.

14 Big Lizards That Outsize Your Cat (and Many Dogs)

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Whether they're prowling the forest floor or basking in the sun, big lizards are fascinating creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes, with some being land-dwelling behemoths and others being arboreal species that rule the treetops.

10 Types of Wasps: Fierce but Not Always Threatening

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Think all wasps are just angry insects looking to ruin your picnic? Think again. There are types of wasps that build nests underground, some that live in solitary splendor and others that are downright helpful to your garden.

How Coffee Works

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This stimulant drink comes from beans that are roasted and ground and, for many of us, it's a staple of life. But do you know where coffee grows and how it gets to America? How a French roast differs from an Italian roast? What a coffee cherry is? Or how decaffeinated coffee is made?

How Alcatraz Worked

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Alcatraz was built to house the worst criminals and said to be impossible to escape. See pictures of Alcatraz and go inside Alcatraz prison to meet its inmates.

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