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What's With Germany's Strict Burial Regulations?
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In Germany, death may be permanent, but gravesites aren't. They're leased until the next "resident" moves in. That's just one grim regulation surrounding funerals and burials.
How King Tut Became a Pharaonic Rock Star Only After Death
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Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun didn't make much of an impression in his time on Earth, even while he was king. But in the afterlife King Tut rules.
Was there really a curse on King Tutankhamen's tomb?
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King Tut's tomb is rumored to have a curse because of the tragedies that have happened since its opening. Learn about King Tut's tomb and the King Tut curse.
10 Epic Magic Trick Failures
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Not all magic tricks go as planned. View these 10 epic magic trick failures to learn about magic tricks gone wrong.
Can my body generate power after I die?
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A human body can generate power after death with microbial fuel cell technology. Learn how a body can generate power after death.
The 'Hanged, Drawn and Quartered' Execution Was Even Worse than You Think
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In addition to being hanged until "almost" dead, body parts were taken out and burned before the head was cut off. And we haven't got to the quartering yet.
The 'Despicable Me' Quiz
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Ace this "Despicable Me" quiz or face the shrink ray … No, no, no, we said shrink ray, not stink ray!
Do you know the answers to these riddles?
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Are you ready to have your brain teased? We all like to prove our intelligence, and what better way to do it than with a few riddles? Do you know the answers to some of these popular and obscure riddles? Find out with this quiz!
Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Had 'Divine Energy'
But that doesn't mean they worshipped them.
Can You Identify These Ancient Texts?
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If you consider yourself a master of emojis, you're pretty much a master at deciphering ancient texts. They're full of pictograms, hieroglyphs, symbols, characters and more. Let's see if you can identify some of the oldest content in the world.