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5 of History's Most Cunning Con Artists

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You think you'd never fall for a conman's (or conwoman's) shtick. But so did many of the victims of these five con artists. What scams did they pull off?

Can You Name These Basic Chemical Compounds?

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Are you ready to take a look at these chemical compounds and react with the right answers? Put your chemistry knowledge to the ultimate test with this quiz!

Can You Pass a 1950s TV Trivia Quiz?

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You can't have television without the actors, shows and directors that make them! How well do you know television's Golden Age? Take the quiz to find out!

98% of adults can't pass this elementary school science quiz! Can you?

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From the periodic table to inventors and their inventions, how well do you remember your science class lessons? Do you think you could pass general science? Let's find out with this quiz!

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.

What Was the Strongest Earthquake Ever Recorded?

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Earthquakes are among the most powerful natural forces on Earth, often causing widespread devastation, triggering tsunamis and altering the landscape of a region. But how strong was the strongest earthquake of all time?

Why Are the Biblical Gog and Magog Considered Sinister?

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Throughout history, people have speculated as to who or what Gog and Magog were. Were they two people, one person and his land or two nations? And why were they associated with the Apocalypse?

Chainsaws Were Originally Invented to Help With Childbirth

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If you think chainsaws were first invented to take down a swath of trees, think again. The real story is much more cringe-worthy and involves cutting bones during childbirth.

Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program

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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.

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."

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