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Why Is a Rabbit's Foot Considered Lucky?

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Carrying around an animal's body part is pretty creepy. But many people don't bat an eyelash at the idea that a rabbit's foot brings good fortune - for humans, anyway.

Dr. Pamela Peeke's 10 Weight-prevention Tips

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These 10 toxic weight prevention tips can help you stay healthy. Learn about 10 toxic weight prevention tips at Discovery Health.

90/10 Weight-loss Plan: What You Need to Know

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The 90/10 weight-loss plan is a relatively balanced, low-calorie plan. See the pros and cons of the 90/10 weight-loss plan at Discovery Health.

Use of the Exclamation Point Has Exploded!

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This skinny mark of excitement was once frowned-upon in written correspondence. But thanks to texting and the internet, we're now always exclaiming.

Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places

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People often use the words Holland and the Netherlands interchangeably when talking about the country in Western Europe. Are the two places the same?

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.

Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?

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French is considered the language of love and it's one of the most spoken languages in the world. Whether you're fluent or know all of two words you've heard in films, here's your chance to test your familiarity with Français by taking this quiz!

The Porbeagle Shark Hunts With Dogged Determination

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Porbeagles are related to great whites, but while they're also athletic killers, they're smaller and far less ferocious. And what's with the funny dog name?

Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados

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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.

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