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Which Old Hollywood Starlet Are You?
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If you'd been an MGM star, would you have been the va-va-voom type, or would the studio have marketed you as a dewy ingenue? If you want to know if you're more Audrey Hepburn or Ann-Margret, take this quiz!
What Greek Goddess Speaks to Your Soul?
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Greek goddesses did much more than just sit on Mount Olympus looking pretty - each goddess controlled an important part of the world. The goddess that speaks to your soul is the one whose area of power most matches your personality. Answer the quizzes below and we'll match you to your mythological deity!
Eyelash Strips vs. Individual Lashes: Which is right for me?
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So you want long, luscious lashes but have no idea what type of false lashes are for you? We'll tell you all about them.
The Richest Woman in the World and 4 Wealthy Runners-up
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Although she is far from the richest person in the world - a title currently held by LMVH CEO Bernault Arnault - Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is still doing fine for herself.
The Visually Stunning Sunbeam Snake Slithers Under the Radar
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The sunbeam snake of the Xenopeltidae genus is one of the most visually stunning reptiles you'll ever encounter. These snakes, native to Southeast Asia, are known for their dark pigmentation and highly iridescent scales that shimmer with rainbow colors in sunlight.
The Tallest Roller Coaster in the World Stood for 19 Years
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There is no shortage of incredible roller coasters for thrill seekers and theme park enthusiasts to enjoy globally. Just as the "space race" encouraged countries to shoot for the stars, the "coaster wars" have pushed theme park engineers to test the boundaries of death-defying drops and ludicrous speeds.
How a Brinicle Works
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Underwater icicles, also called brinicles or sea stalactites, form when super-cold brine meets normal seawater. The sub-zero phenomenon can kill some sea life.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
Did Charles Manson audition for 'The Monkees'?
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Can you imagine Charles Manson competing with Davy Jones to head up 'The Monkees'? Legend says it happened, but only HowStuffWorks knows the truth.
Has a whale ever swallowed someone alive?
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Most whales are very different from the ones depicted in fiction. Learn if a whale has ever swallowed someone alive at HowStuffWorks.