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Everyone's on the Hunt for the Element Lithium
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The element lithium is one of just three created during the Big Bang and has been used for mental health care for decades. But now it's in higher demand than ever before.
Norse Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, Yggdrasil and More
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Unlike monotheistic religions based on the belief in an omnipotent, all-powerful overseer god who judges actions and determines justice in the mortal world, in Norse mythology, gods and goddesses were powerful entities that experienced human flaws, trials and conflicts.
Exploring Haunted Indiana: The Creepiest Places with Dark Histories
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Discover the most haunted places in Indiana, from eerie asylums to ghostly mansions. Explore paranormal hotspots with chilling histories and spooky sightings!
Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning
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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.
Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.
5 Large Nations With No Homeland
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HowStuffWorks looks at stateless people, who are not regarded as citizens of the country they are born in, including Kurds, Rohingya and Roma.
King Solomon: Fabulously Wealthy Monarch or Local Tribal Chief?
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The biblical King Solomon is depicted as being very rich, very wise and very married to hundreds of women. But there is little evidence outside of the Bible that he existed. So what has been found so far?
The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.
The "How Smart Are You?" Quiz
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It takes a true Jack or Jill of all trades to pass this tough general knowledge quiz that covers everything from geography to space. Are you up for the task?