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10 Impossible-to-kill Plants

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Anyone who complains about having a brown thumb may simply be choosing the wrong plants to grow. Some plants are exceedingly sensitive and temperamental. But there are some plants that even the worst gardener would have a hard time getting rid of.

The Late Ram Dass, Renowned Spiritual Leader, Lives on Through His Teachings

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When Richard Alpert died in 2019, he was better known as Baba Ram Dass and had become a spiritual teacher, psychedelic research pioneer, best-selling author and New Age guru.

Pikas Are the Pikachus of the Wild

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Pikas are little mammals that, though they may look like rodents, are more closely related to rabbits.

Are Dinosaurs Real? What We Know About the Extinct Creatures

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Are dinosaurs real? Most people don't have to travel too far to answer that question in the affirmative with some kind of exhibit displaying dinosaur fossils. Or simply look at any bird you can see outside your home.

How Dreadlocks Work

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Dreadlocks form when hair is left to grow on its own. Learn about dreadlocks and find out how dreadlocks form in this article from HowStuffWorks.

Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100

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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.

Why the 'Streisand Effect' Might Actually Make a Cover-up Go Viral

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Barbra Streisand sued a photographer who took a photo of her house and the lawsuit got the photo far more attention than it would have gotten otherwise.

Top 10 Protests That Saved TV Shows from Cancellation

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There have been protests that saved TV shows from cancellation. Visit HowStuffWorks to see the top 10 protests that saved TV shows from cancellation.

The Easiest Font to Read Is Already on Your Phone

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When it comes to typing a message, font choice can sometimes add a creative touch to your work, but for mass media formats like newspapers, academic papers, TV and popular web sites, sticking to a legible font is often more important than the flourish of decorative fonts.

How are crystals made?

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From the Hope diamond to the shiny bits in instant coffee, crystals have always held the power to fascinate us humans. Are they more than just a bunch of pretty facets?

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