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Are You a Siren or a Mermaid?
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Sirens and mermaids have appeared in popular folklore for thousands of years, helping and harming unsuspecting seafarers. Which of these mysterious creatures are you most like? Take this quiz to find out!
What's Your Siren Name?
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Rumored to lure sailors to their deaths during mythological times, sirens knew how to use their voices. How do you use yours? Share it will us and we'll give you a siren name!
Which of the 12 Disciples Are You Most Like?
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We know you're not a saint, but we bet you have more in common with a Disciple than you realize! Let's find out which one you live your life most like!
Can We Guess Which Christian Denomination You Are?
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All Christians believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit... now let's get down to the nitty-gritty and find out your actual denomination!
Are You Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle?
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We know you're smart. We know you're deep. We know you're lost in thought, but do you think more like Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle? Hmmmm?
Which Era Do You Actually Belong In?
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Let's do a little time traveling during this quiz! Once we're done, you'll know which historical era you were actually meant to live in.
What % Dragon Are You?
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If you're hoarding gold deep in a cave somewhere and you actually breathe fire when you're angry, then we've already got an answer for you. Otherwise, let's explore some of the more subtle characteristics.
How to See the Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower
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The Geminid meteor shower is one of the year's stronger displays in terms of number and size of meteors. When's the best time to see it?
Orang Pendek: New Sumatran Primate or Just Another Cryptid?
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Deep within the mountainous forests of Sumatra, locals speak of the orang pendek — a hairy creature walking upright on two legs, blending the traits of both humans and other primates. Described as a short person or hobbit like creature, this elusive figure may be Indonesia’s answer to Bigfoot or the Yeti.
Where Do Braids Originate From? Further Back Than You Think
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When you see an intricate braid today, you might think it's just a hairstyle.