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Red Admiral Butterfly: Found All the Way from Europe to Hawaii
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If you've ever taken a springtime stroll through a park or garden, you might have seen a fast, darting flash of orange and black zip past your face. That bold little flier is likely the red admiral butterfly, a widespread member of the Vanessa genus.
How Supreme Court Appointments Work
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When a Supreme Court justice retires, there's a lot of speculation and political maneuvering regarding the replacement. Find out how Supreme Court justices are nominated, who is qualified to serve and how a nominee is approved.
10 Big Questions About Hinduism, Answered
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Are Hindus polytheistic? Do they worship cows? And how does yoga fit into this religion? We answer some of the most-asked questions around Hinduism.
10 Scientifically Sound Weather Superstitions
Ever hear that saying that a cow lies down when rain is coming? This superstition may not be as udderly ridiculous as you think.
10 Obscene Hand Signs and Gestures From Around the World
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A friendly gesture in one country might be highly insulting in another. You'd better be sure you're using these 10 hand signs correctly before trying them out.
If You Recognize More Than 35 Of These Iconic Celebs, You're Probably A Baby Boomer
From Hollywood hunks like Marlon Brando or Paul Newman to singing sensations and sports heroes, baby boomers grew up admiring a whole different series of celebrities than their parents, and sorry millennials ... there's not a Kardashian in sight. See which ones you recognize with this quiz!
Can You Name the U.S. State from 3 Random Facts?
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Are you the champ at your local watering hole's Trivia Night? As an elementary school student, did you pore through your American History textbook just for fun? Put your knowledge to the test with these fun-but-random facts about 35 of our nation's unique states!
Who Won the Cold War?
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The U.S. and Soviet Union fought the Cold War for 45 years via proxy wars and a near-complete polarization of the rest of the world. But did either side really win?
How the Iowa Stored Energy Park Will Work
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The Iowa Stored Energy Park will use wind to generate electricity and will store unused wind underground. Learn about the Iowa Stored Energy Park.
How Zwinky Works
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Zwinky is a social networking site that has become very popular. Learn all about Zwinky at HowStuffWorks.