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How the Mason-Dixon Line Became the Divider Between the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story as one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

Sagrada Familia Basilica Is Almost Finished, After 140 Years

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Started in 1882, this beautifully ornate church was the vision of architect Antoni Gaudí who conceived of it as a "forest in stone."

Getting to the Bottom of the Bidet

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The bathroom appliance that Europeans embrace and Americans pooh-pooh could be beneficial to our health and to the health of the planet.

Is It Scratchy? 5 Things to Know About Bamboo Toilet Paper

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We've all become hyperaware of the importance of toilet paper during our lives in the world of COVID-19. But there are some Earth-friendly options that exist as well. Have you tried them?

How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?

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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?

The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows

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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.

What can I recycle to use as wallpaper?

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Traditional wallpaper isn't the only option anymore. Learn other things you recycle to use as wallpaper in this article.

How Dragons Work

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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?

17 Roman Gods and Goddesses Everyone Should Know

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Roman gods and goddesses reflected the diverse Roman people who worshipped them. Since Roman civilization was built on top of the ruins of Greek influence in Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East, Greek mythology became the foundation of ancient Roman religion.

St. Francis Is Credited With Creating the First Nativity Scene in 1223

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The earliest biblical descriptions don't mention animals by the manger when Jesus was born. So how did those Nativity scenes evolve into what we know today?

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