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'Disheveled,' 'Disgruntled': Why Are Some Words Only Used in Negative Form?
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No one ever says "heveled" or "gruntled." Do these words even exist? Not every word needs an opposite to prop it up. Here's why.
Biden Brings a Menorah Lighting Back to the White House
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President Biden's menorah lighting promises to prioritize ritual over reception, focusing on the lighting of the traditional Hanukkah candelabrum itself.
Don't Toss That Used Tea Bag! Here Are 15 Great Uses for It
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If you drink a lot of tea, you probably throw out a lot of used tea bags. But there are dozens of surprising things you can do with them instead, both in your home and your garden.
The Tower: The Most Intimidating Tarot Card
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The Tower card is one that people are afraid to draw. But what if the seemingly ominous tarot card is just misunderstood?
How Light Microscopes Work
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The human eye misses a lot -- enter the incredible world of the microscopic! Explore how a light microscope works.
How LARP Works
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If you've ever come across costumed people with mock weapons covered in duct tape, then you've probably seen some LARPers. Learn what they were doing.
Michelangelo Buildings
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Michelangelo was not only a great sculptor; he was also a master builder. He loved cities over nature and although had many architectural feats under his name, he often declared that he was not an architect. See the famous buildings of Michelangelo.
How Creationism Works
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The public debate between Christian creationism and evolution has heated up once again in the United States. Learn about the different forms of Christian creationism and find out what's fueling the controversy.
How Narnia Works
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Explore the inspirations behind the Chronicles of Narnia. Take a look at the newest movie adaptation of the most famous of the seven books.
10 Food-based Traditions from the American South
Food and the American south go hand-in-hand. Check out 10 food-based traditions from the American south at HowStuffWorks.