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What Rumi, the World's Most Popular Poet, Wants to Teach Us, 800 Years Later

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Rumi, the Sufi mystic and Persian poet wrote a staggering amount of verse, and is still widely influential and beloved to this day.

The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.

How a Teenage Sacagawea Guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition Into Immortality

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Sacagawea, at around 16 or 17, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition thousands of miles from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean, and became a legend.

Is the Thermomix Worth the Hype (and the Price)?

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It's not every day you spend $1,500 on a kitchen gadget, even one that bills itself as 22 appliances in one. So, is it worth the price? We decided to investigate.

The Law of Attraction: Will the Universe Give You What You Want?

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Law of Attraction, how it's supposed to work and some of the criticisms about it.

How Rolex Came to Rule the Wrist

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The Rolex name is synonymous with luxury. But how did this watch company become one of the most famous brands in the world? HowStuffWorks explains.

South Florida Is Overrun With Green Iguanas

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The green iguana isn't native to the Sunshine State. So how did this invasive lizard get there and become the state's menace to society?

Can You Name the NFL Team from Their Old Logo?

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Only a true lifelong NFL fan will remember all of these logos! Think you're up for this challenge? Take this quiz now to find out!

Can You Guess the Famous Commercial From a Quote?

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Do you know which cereal goes "Snap! Crackle! Pop!"? What about which coffee brand America runs on? If you're an expert on commercials, you'll find that this quiz is good to the last drop!

What's the Difference Between Redistricting and Gerrymandering?

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It's that time of decade, when congressional maps get redrawn to reflect population growth - and often to improve one party's chances at the polls. So, when does redistricting become gerrymandering? The line is blurry.

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