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Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races

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Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways. The Aegean Sea fell and rose by his hand, and sailors prayed for mercy during every nautical voyage.

How did language evolve?

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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?

10 Things That Didn't Exist 10 Years Ago That We Now Can't Live Without

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Time flies in the age of the internet. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 things that weren't around just 10 years ago.

Which Medical Services Are Overused and Underused?

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Why are some medical services overused and others underused? HowStuffWorks Now investigates.

10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Queen Victoria

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The Victorian Age gets its reputation for uptight prudishness from her, but there was a lot more to Queen Victoria than you may know.

The Fast and Furious Peregrine Falcon Is a Midair Hunting Machine

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While the cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, the peregrine falcon, a large predatory raptor, is by far the fastest bird on planet Earth.

The Slow Loris Is a Cuddly-looking Primate With a Toxic Bite

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When threatened, the slow loris licks venom secreted from a gland under its arm. Licked and loaded, the loris is ready to poison an attacker with a bite.

Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'

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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.

How to Get the Gig as a Super Bowl Official

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Only the best of the best make it to the Super Bowl. And that includes the NFL officials. HowStuffWorks looks at what it takes to ref the Big Game.

U.S. Needs to Have an Ongoing Conversation About Suicide

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Suicide is a major challenge to public health in the United States. But like most public health problems, it can be prevented.

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