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The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

Elemental Haiku: A Poetic Take on the Periodic Table

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Award-winning poet and fiction writer Mary Soon Lee has found a charming way to combine science and poetry in a refreshing new take on the periodic table of elements.

Shopping As Therapy: Good Health Comes In Small Packages

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Shopping as therapy can be dangerous for many reasons. Learn about shopping as therapy at Discovery Health.

Can your skin help you breathe?

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Can your skin help you breathe? Find out whether your skin can take in oxygen and help you breathe.

Deaf, Blind and Determined: How Helen Keller Learned to Communicate

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HowStuffWorks gets to know Helen Keller, who overcame deafblindness to live a life of service and inspiration.

How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?

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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?

Why Is the U.S. Dollar the World's Currency?

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Around the world, people convert their money into U.S. dollars, making it the de facto global currency. But how did the U.S. dollar become so mighty?

Which Animal Are You When You're in Love?

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Would your ex-girlfriend describe you as a cold fish or a wildcat in the sack? How would your ex-boyfriend characterize your relationship - were you guys like two cooing turtledoves or a couple of horses pulling in different directions? Find out by playing this quiz!

Flyting Words: The Medieval Origins of the Insult Rap Battle

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Flyting, which was essentially a verbal contest of poetic abuse, was public entertainment in the 15th and 16th centuries. Think of it as the rap battle of medieval times.

Marmosets Are Tiny, Upper Canopy-dwelling Monkeys

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Marmosets are some of the smallest monkeys in the world and are found primarily in the forested areas of central Brazil. And the males support their mates in a very unique way.

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