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The World's 'Poles of Inaccessibility' Are, Well, Pretty Inaccessible
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The Poles of Inaccessibility are the locations on Earth that are the farthest away from either water or land and are the most remote spots in the world.
Mokele-Mbembe: The Truth Behind Africa's Mythical River Monster
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Mokele-Mbembe is a legendary creature of African folklore that is rumored to inhabit Congo's remote swamps. Here's the story of this dinosaur-like cryptid.
A Deep Dive on the Kraken, a Shipwrecking Sea Monster
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Legends of the Kraken attacking ships date back to the Vikings. But since the giant squid ended up being real, could this aquatic cryptid be out there too?
Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers
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Rational numbers can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, while irrational numbers, such as square roots of non-square numbers, cannot.
Aswang: Feeding on Baby Blood and Preying on Pregnant Women
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When it comes to Filipino folklore, few figures stir the imagination — or the fear factor — quite like the aswang. This mythical creature isn't just one thing; it's a category of terrifying, shape-shifting beings with a taste for human flesh and a knack for haunting bedtime stories across the Philippines.
Headaches 101
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Headaches are a frequent pain (literally) for many. What causes headaches, and can they be prevented? Are primary or secondary headaches more dangerous?
20 Memorable Character Names from the Works of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens crafted characters -- and names -- that readers are not soon to forget. Find 20 memorable character names from the works of Dickens.
99% of People Can't Name These Mythical Creatures! Can You?
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Monsters are part of our everyday life and they are immortalized in books, movies, and storytelling. With so many different monsters out there, would you be able to identify all of them? Take this quiz to test your monster knowledge!
Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" Quiz
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu, also simply called, "The Sun Tzu" is a classic ancient text on military strategy. Even if you've never been strapped in armor, how much do you know about these tried-and-true techniques?
What Is Tai Chi?
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Tai chi is a form of soft self-defense that applies the principles of Taoism. Learn more about tai chi and how it can improve your heath.