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The Dodleston Messages: Hoax or Ghost From 1546?

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Ken Webster moved into an 18th-century cottage in the tiny town of Dodleston, England, and found himself cyber-communicating with someone from the year 1546.

The Fascinating Stories Behind 5 of the World's Big Currency Symbols

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Why does the dollar sign have a slash? Did a British pound originally weigh 1 pound? Find out the stories behind these and other currency symbols

Dogs Need to Wear Seat Belts, Too. Here's Why

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Buckle up Fido! That's right. Your furry friend should be wearing a seat belt in the car. Not just for their safety, but for yours, too.

Can You Pass This Very British Food Quiz?

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You may like food, but can you name all of these British foods? From bangers and mash to trifles, British foods have made their stake in the culinary world. Think you've got what it takes to match the images of these popular British foods to the answer? Take this quiz to find out!

How Many Sentences Are in a Paragraph, Really?

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Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank page, wondering if your paragraph is too short, too long, or just right? Well, you're not alone in asking how many sentences are in a paragraph. It can be hard to tell whether you've provided enough information and if, most importantly, it is easy to read and effectively communicates your main point.

5 Scandals the British Royal Family Wishes We'd Forget

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The Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan" has revived memories of other royal scandals. Which ones really rocked the monarchy?

Remembering Bayard Rustin, Civil Rights Leader and Gay Activist

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Bayard Rustin fought racism all his life as a civil rights activist, friend of Martin Luther King Jr. and organizer of the March on Washington.

Made in America: The Ridiculous History of 'OK'

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The fad for abbreviations like LOL is nothing new. In fact, this trend in the 1840s spawned the greatest abbreviation of all, "OK."

In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town

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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.

If You Hear the Cries of La Llorona, Run

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The legend of the weeping woman has been terrifying children for generations. But experts tell us there's much more to La Llorona's legend than just scaring kids.

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