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The Bands of the 80s Quiz
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If you - or someone you know - ever had a mullet, then you owe it to yourself to see if you can ace this Bands of the 80s quiz. Even if these bands weren't playing the anthem of your generation, we invite you to play along!
Why are blueprints blue?
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Why are blueprints blue and not some other color? There's a specific chemical process behind it, and its discovery has all the elements of a dark fairy tale.
17 Flowers Poisonous to Cats (Spoiler: No Poinsettias)
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It's possible that poinsettias get the bummest rap in the plant world. They have a reputation as deadly beauties, but is the ubiquitous holiday plant actually one of the flowers poisonous to cats?
How should you deal with a depressed spouse?
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A depressed spouse can cause concern and disrupt normal family routines. Learn how you should deal with a depressed spouse.
12 Black Anime Characters: Racism vs. Representation on TV
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Anime, originating in Japan, has long had a complicated relationship to race. In many early anime series, Black characters were almost entirely absent, and when they did appear — even later on in anime's development — they were often cringe-worthy stereotypes.
The Mysterious Skeletons in Ben Franklin's Basement
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Human bones were found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin's London home. Lots of human bones. Was one of America's most venerated Founding Fathers a criminal of the worst kind?
A Quick and Dirty History of Spring Break
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How did spring break become a booze-fueled rite of passage for American college students? Can we blame this one on the ancient Greeks?
So That's Where Baby Veggies Come From!
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Are baby veggies actually baby vegetables? HowStuffWorks checks out the truth behind little vegetables.
Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld
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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.
Call It Arroba, Kukac or Strudel: The History of the @ Sign
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The @ sign is so much a part of the internet that it may surprise you to know it's been around for at least 1,500 years.