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How the Lost Generation Works
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Who are the members of the Lost Generation? Read about the Lost Generation at HowStuffWorks.
Searching for the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La
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A fictional paradise created by British author James Hilton in the novel 'Lost Horizon,' the mystical Tibetan paradise of Shangri-La remains mythical.
Rhythm and Rhyme: The Poetry Quiz
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Poetry may seem simple, but if you take a closer look, you'll see the attention to form, detail, meter and rhyme that make classic poems so unforgettable. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the art and practice of poetry.
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
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These majestic trees send their roots down in pillars from branch to ground, can form a canopy over 80 feet high and can live to be 250 years old.
Can You Spot the Fake Bible Verses?
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It's been said that even the devil can quote scripture. If that's the case, how much tougher is it to tell which quotes are scripture and which aren't? See if you can tell the difference in this quiz!
What Rumi, the World's Most Popular Poet, Wants to Teach Us, 800 Years Later
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Rumi, the Sufi mystic and Persian poet wrote a staggering amount of verse, and is still widely influential and beloved to this day.
Are You a World Capital Expert?
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You've heard of "Around the World in Eighty Days"; now, you're about to go around the world in 35 questions! From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, join us on a "capital" quest to identify these significant global cities.
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs.
How Satanism Works
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Satanists are often portrayed as devil-worshiping deviants in pop culture, but that's a mischaracterization. Learn about Satanism at HowStuffWorks.
'Magnum, P.I.' Quiz
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Tom Selleck became a household name due to his role as a private investigator in paradise. How much do you know about 'Magnum, P.I.'?