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Was Countess Elizabeth Bathory the World's Most Prolific Serial Killer?

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Prolific serial killers are reigned in by some specific parameters. Learn what those are and who ranks as the world's most prolific serial killers.

The Hardest Languages to Learn (for English and Non-English Speakers)

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The English language is challenging due to complicated grammar, inconsistent sentence structure and colloquial idioms that it doesn't share with related languages. However, English is a target language that sees significantly more resources and opportunities for immersion than many other languages.

Finland Is Definitely Happy, but Is It Part of Scandinavia?

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Named the happiest country in the world for the past three years in a row, Finland is considered a Nordic country. But is it part of Scandinavia?

How to Play Klaberjass

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Probably Hungarian in origin, this card game became a favorite for gamblers in the United States as a one-on-one test of talent. Learn the rules.

Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?

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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!

The Germans Have a Word for the Slow Days of Late Summer: Sommerloch

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You know that time in summer when everything slows down and not much is going on? The German word sommerloch neatly sums it up. But where did it come from?

Meet William James Sidis, Smartest Man to Ever Live

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Some say his IQ was 50 to 100 points higher than Albert Einstein's. So why haven't you heard his name before? We'll tell you the sad tale of why this incredible genius flamed out.

The Misrepresentation of 'Nosferatu' in Vampire Lore    

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Popularized in the novel 'Dracula' (1897) by Bram Stoker, and the film 'Nosferatu' in 1922, the word 'nosferatu' is largely considered to be an archaic Romanian word, synonymous with 'vampire.'

Countries That Start With 'W' and How They Got Their Names

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Ever wondered how many countries start with "W"? Well, spoiler alert: You won't need many fingers to count them.

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