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Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places

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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?

The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination

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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?

Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle

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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.

How the Catholic Church Decides What's a 'Miracle'

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The process requires a rigorous examination of the life and holiness of a candidate and involves several stages that can last years or even centuries.

How Much Do You Know About Horses?

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Whether you ride horses or have always just admired them, you have to admit that horses are exceptional animals. Beautiful, majestic and powerful, horses are a big part of our history. In this quiz, we're going to explore some fun facts about these remarkable creatures.

The Sordid Past of the Third Nolan Brother

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You've heard of Christopher and Jonathan Nolan from their films, but do you know about brother Matthew, who has a shady background and criminal past?

Ever Driven Any of the 9 Longest Roads in the World?

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The U.S. has some of the longest highways in the world, but the nine longest are scattered all over the globe.

Answer These Texts From Your Dog and We'll Guess How Old You Are

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If your dog could text you, what would they say? Would they be better or worse at texting than 90% of the dudes on Tinder? If you've ever wished your pupper had the brains to work an iPhone, this is the quiz for you!

May Day Crafts

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May Day crafts for kids include garlands, baskets, hats, hoops, games, leis, frames, and flower cones to help kids celebrate May Day.

How the Manhattan Project Worked

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The Manhattan Project was the code name used for the secret plan to develop nuclear weapons by the United States. Learn more about the Manhattan Project.

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