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The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires?
How to Prevent Respiratory Infections
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Respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia mainly dwell in the lungs. Learn how to prevent these illnesses and treat their symptoms.
"I'm your huckleberry." How well do you remember the movie Tombstone?
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It's the classic tale of Wyatt Earp and his legendary gunfight at the OK Corral. Take this quiz to see if you remember!
A Literary Family: The Brontes Quiz
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The Brontes not only wrote some of history's greatest novels, but also made readers question firmly entrenched ideas about gender, religion and culture of the time. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of one of the first families of literature.
What can inflammation in your lungs cause?
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Do you know what inflammation in your lungs can cause? Find out what inflammation in your lungs can cause in this article from HowStuffWorks.
¿Recuerdas bien la película del oeste Los Justicieros? Test
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Cuando un hombre de la ley trata de retirarse en Tombstone, Arizona, lo único que encuentra esperándole son problemas. Completa este quiz y comprueba cuánto sabes de ése hombre de ley, Wyatt Earp, y su decisión de hacer respetar la justicia.
5 Facts About the Wild West's Deadly 'Doc' Holliday
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John Henry 'Doc' Holliday was a gambler and gunfighter. But he was also friend of Wyatt Earp and is known for his role the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
How Did Elisa Lam End Up Dead in a Hotel Water Tank?
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Canadian student Elisa Lam went missing in 2013 and the mystery surrounding her death captured national attention. So what really happened to this 21-year-old?
Can You Match the Medical Issue With the Doctor Who Treats It?
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There are many medical specialties, each designed to prepare doctors to treat specific medical conditions. From Dermatology to Cardiology, can you match the medical issue to the medical specialist?