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How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?
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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?
Congo Snake: Legendary Serpent or Common Python?
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The Congo snake, often shrouded in mystery and myth, has captured the imagination of people around the world, particularly with tales of a giant snake reportedly sighted by Belgian pilot Colonel Remy Van Lierde during a mission in the 1950s.
The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away
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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.
How Jazz Works
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Jazz is often referred to as 'Americas Classical Music.' Find out where jazz music was created and learn about the culture associated with jazz.
Molasses: The Sticky Story of a Dark and Syrupy Sweetener
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The wonderfully thick, dark syrup called molasses has been used in cooking for centuries and is still prized around the world today for its smokey sweetness.
How Will You Do on This Tough, Irritating Geography Quiz?
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Our world is full of fantastic and interesting mountains, lakes, cities, and other geographical landmarks. Grab your passport and see if you can master this tough and strange geography quiz!
How Sarah Forbes Bonetta Was 'Gifted' to Queen Victoria
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Though the story has become overblown, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a West African slave, was liberated from slavery to become an intimate of Queen Victoria.
Can You Name All of These Fruits?
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Berries and melons and citrus, oh my! With nearly 2,000 different types of fruits in the world, orange you glad we're only quizzing you on 40 of them? Don't berry your feelings, everything will be just peachy!
Can You Answer These Basic Geography Questions Everyone Should Know?
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Whether or not you fared well in your high school World Geography class, there are a few basic facts about the world that you should definitely be aware of. Take this quiz to see how much you remember.
How Leper Colonies (Leprosaria) Work
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Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, was the AIDS of the first millennium. Find out how leper colonies (leprosaria) worked at HowStuffWorks.