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Roman Ruins Discovered Underwater in Tunisia
Archaeologists discovered what they believe to be ruins of the Roman city of Neapolis - underwater near Tunisia.
Which "Red Dwarf" Character Are You?
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"Red Dwarf" was driven by the richly developed characters, even if the situation itself was extremely silly! Have you wondered which "Red Dwarf" character you are?
Do the Planets Ever Actually Align?
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If you imagine the eight major planets in a single line stretching out from the sun, this alignment occurs roughly every 13.4 trillion years. And our solar system is 4.5 billion years old.
Personification Examples to Make Your Writing More Interesting
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Like other forms of figurative language, personification can make your writing more dynamic. By giving human qualities to inanimate objects, you can uniquely describe situations that will resonate with your reader.
The Unification Church: Mass Marriages and a Moonie Messiah
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New religious movements generally garner equal parts attention and skepticism; this is especially true for new and alternative religions in America. The United States has a long list of cult leaders who experienced a meteoric rise to fame, followed quickly by an abrupt fall from grace.
Fascinating Discovery Reveals How Cephalopod Eyes Detect Color
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It turns out cephalopods aren't colorblind. Learn more about how cephalopods see color in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ridiculous History: That Time Wine Flowed Out of the Taps
Every year, a fountain in Marino, Italy, flows with wine. Learn about the unexpected 'miracolo' at La Sagra dell'Uva di Marino.
Great-great-Grandma's Swimsuit Was a Hot Mess
Swimsuits have undergone a tremendous overhaul over the last century or so. Dive into the history of swimsuits with the Dressed podcast.
The Stories Behind the Electric Slide, the Moonwalk and Other Epic Dance Moves
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There are some surprising back stories to popular dances such as the electric slide and the moonwalk. Part-Time Genius boogies down to get the scoop.
Did Shakespeare use real witches' curses in 'Macbeth'?
Since the 1600s, performances of 'Macbeth' have been plagued by accidents. Is it all because Shakespeare used actual witches' curses in the play?