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Dodecahedron: The 12-sided Shape With the 12-letter Name
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A dodecahedron has 12 flat faces, all shaped like pentagons. Here are 12 cool things you just may not know about them.
Manischewitz: The Great History of the Not-so-great Wine
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This syrupy sweet wine is synonymous with Passover and other Jewish holidays. So why is it popular with so many people outside the Jewish community as well?
Fast and Furious Hibachi-style Grilling Is Both Dinner and Theater
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The word "hibachi" has its origins in Japan, where it translates to "fire pot."
Capicola: The Italian Dried Meat Tony Soprano Called 'Gabagool'
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Capicola is an Italian cured meat that comes from a pig's shoulder. It's thinly sliced like prosciutto, but has its own distinct flavor.
Does Marie Antoinette Still Roam the Halls of Versailles?
Tourists may not be the only ones to enjoy the beauty of the famous palace.
How Sanitary Are Airline Blankets and Pillows?
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A blanket and pillow can transform a long, uncomfortable flight into a sleepfest, but not all airlines still hand them out. When they do, are they clean and safe to use?
What is pyrokinesis?
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We humans have no problem dreaming up superpowers we wish we had. There's flight, invincibility and super strength. But what about pyrokinesis or starting fires with our minds? Is that a real-life thing or comic-book fantasy?
Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
Do we really know more about space than the deep ocean?
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There's still a lot we don't know about the world. A thousand years ago, we thought we could literally sail off the edge of the planet. Good thing we're quick learners. But while space may be the final frontier, the ocean may be the greater mystery.
Do Rhinos Really Stomp Out Fires?
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Do rhinoceros double as firefighters? That's the legend, at least. But is there any truth to it?