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Who Was the First Scientist?
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We've been observing and experimenting in the name of science for centuries. But who deserves the honor of being humanity's very first scientist? Is it Euclid, Darwin, Galileo or someone else?
Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?
Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?
10 Best Beaches in Florida Where the Sunshine State, Well, Shines
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The best beaches in Florida make it obvious how the Sunshine State got its name. The way that sugar-white sand squishes perfectly between your toes? Divine.
Mob Boss John Gotti Never Lived Up to His 'Teflon Don' Nickname
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Gambino crime boss John Gotti is remembered as the Teflon Don for beating the legal system. But Gotti died in prison, so did he really live up to that name?
Why Are School Buses Yellow?
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The iconic "school bus yellow" was the invention of an educator named Frank Cyr. But if yellow is so good for visibility, why don't all fire trucks use it too?
Are Daddy Longlegs Truly Spiders? Setting the Record Straight
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That's right - daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.
Can You Identify All of These Amazing Female Athletes?
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Whether they are fast, graceful or powerful, these women have proven to the world that they are incredibly strong and simply amazing. Think you can name them all? It's time to find out!
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.
5 True Stories of Twins Separated at Birth
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What happens when twins are reunited decades later? And how in the world can you explain separated twins giving their firstborn son or their family dog the same exact name?
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
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Jack-in-the-pulpit is a unique flower named for its oddly-shaped bloom. Learn about growing and using jack-in-the-pulpit at HowStuffWorks.