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The Pros and Cons of Pandemic Learning Pods

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The coronavirus is forcing many parents to form at-home 'learning pods.' But who could potentially benefit from these and who could be left behind?

Red Roses or Yellow? Every Flower Has a Secret Meaning

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Floriography - the association of flowers with special virtues and sentiments - has been a practice from antiquity to the present day.

5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School

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Most students in the U.S. aren't taught about important people and events in Black history. Here are five that you probably never learned in school.

Did the Bible 'Borrow' the Noah's Ark Story From the Epic of Gilgamesh?

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A story remarkably similar to the Noah's Ark flood account in Genesis was discovered in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a text 1,000 years older.

The Late Ram Dass, Renowned Spiritual Leader, Lives on Through His Teachings

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When Richard Alpert died in 2019, he was better known as Baba Ram Dass and had become a spiritual teacher, psychedelic research pioneer, best-selling author and New Age guru.

The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought

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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?

Paganism Is the Oldest, Newest Religion

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Originally, 'Pagan' was a putdown for the country folk who continued to worship the old Roman gods, rather than embracing Christianity. Today, paganism is having a resurgence but with a modern twist.

The Real Story of Montezuma, the Last of the Aztec Emperors

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You might say there are two Montezumas: the real one who lived and the one who was invented after his death by conquistador Hernán Cortés.

5 Trailblazing Female Mathematicians

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Can you name even one female mathematician? Don't worry if you can't. That just means you need to read our article on five famous female mathematicians to up your cred.

How Are Movie Release Dates Chosen?

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Movie release dates are often chosen several years in advance. Find out why movie studios battle for the best release dates at HowStuffWorks.

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