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How the 19th Century Invented Modern Christmas
The 1800s saw the birth of many of the Christmas customs, from Santa Claus to lights, that we know and love today.
Do These Nightmare Parasites Hack Snail Brains to Survive?
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This parasitic worm invades a snail's eyestalks, where it pulsates to imitate a caterpillar, attracting the ultimate target, a bird.
What Is Saliva and How Does It Change the Taste of Food?
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Saliva is not exactly the most appetizing of subjects, but it plays an important role in everything from how food tastes to how it is digested.
What's the Biggest State in the U.S.A.?
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The United States is divided into 50 states, small and large. So which is the biggest state in the U.S.A.?
A Bicycle Built of Bamboo Is the Ultimate Eco-friendly Ride
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Building bicycles with environmentally friendly bamboo is an idea whose time has come. We talk to a master bamboo bike builder about the ins and outs.
Who Keeps the Ring if the Engagement Ends in a Breakup?
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As many as one in five engagements end before the couples ever marry. So who walks away with the engagement ring when nobody walks down the aisle?
When Did Jesus Die? Scholars Are Divided
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Jesus's death and resurrection are celebrated by Christians either in March or April, and there is no agreement as to the actual dates of the events. So, when do most scholars think Jesus died?
An Astrologer Explains the Air Signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
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The astrological signs are grouped into four elements - fire, water, earth and air. So what does it mean if you're an air sign?
Can You Pass This Dog Trivia Quiz?
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We know you love dogs, but can you pass a trivia quiz devoted to them? Answer our questions correctly, and you will get to consider yourself a dog expert when you're done. Can you do it, or will it be a total woof?
Can You Pass This Master Electrician Quiz?
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Electricity has fascinated humans since we first saw lightning in the skies! How much do you know about working with this amazing, powerful and dangerous phenomenon? Find out now!