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Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future

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Do you love Steampunk? Then check out our pictures of Steampunk Blimps: Airships that Will Take You Back to the Future!

Are manatees really responsible for mermaid myths?

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Are manatees beautiful, graceful and majestic enough to be mistaken for mermaids? Learn more about manatees and the mermaid myth at HowStuffWorks.

Does the Parthenon really follow the golden ratio?

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The Parthenon was thought to have been built following a mathematical concept called the golden ratio. Is this true? Find out at HowStuffWorks.

Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.

Can You Take Out Life Insurance on Just Anyone?

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You actually can take out a life insurance policy on people other than your spouse, but it comes down to something called an insurable interest.

The Mystique of the Lucky Horseshoe: History and Beliefs

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Lucky horseshoes are meant to bring good fortune. But which way are you supposed to hang it, and why are there seven holes in a horseshoe? Read on to find out.

Where Does the Phrase 'On the Lam' Come From?

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To be "on the lam" means to be on the loose or on the run, but what does "lam" mean and where does this colorful phrase come from?

Is it 'Jury-rigged' or 'Jerry-rigged'?

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When you're holding something together with nothing more than spit and perhaps some duct tape (duck tape?), what is the correct term, jury- or jerry-rigged?

How Hate Works

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What is going on in our brains when we hate? Can hate ever be a good thing? Read more about hate at HowStuffWorks.

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