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What Does 'Shana Tova' Mean?
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During the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, it's common to hear people wish each other "Shana Tova!" What does this phrase mean?
England's Eccentric 'Camberley Kate' Never Turned Away a Stray
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She took in her first stray dog in 1943 and became a legend for her pioneering efforts in dog rescue. Meet "Camberley Kate," the fierce canine advocate who had a heart of gold.
The Order of Assassins Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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The Nizari Ismaili were some of the most feared assassins in the turbulent medieval Middle East. They used secret techniques to survive against enemies with bigger armies. That is until they finally met their match.
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.
Several New State Laws Make Voter Registration More Difficult
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Kansas, Missouri and Florida are among several states that have passed laws that voter registration groups say put volunteers at risk and make registering to vote more difficult.
Earth's 20 Quadrillion Ants Outweigh All Wild Birds and Mammals, Combined
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Estimating ant numbers and mass provides an important baseline from which to monitor ant populations amid worrying environmental changes.
New Oxford Dictionary Will Document African American English Lexicon
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. will serve as editor-in-chief of the new Oxford Dictionary of African American English, which is slated to be published in spring 2025.
Why Don't All Food Cans Have Pull Tabs?
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You can open a can with a can opener, but a can with a pull tab is even easier to open. So, why don't more cans come with pull tabs?
How Do Eels Reproduce?
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It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how?
Mabon Is the 'Pagan Thanksgiving' Even Non-Wiccans Can Celebrate
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Mabon is a fairly recent Pagan festival created to give thanks for the harvest. What does Mabon mean and how is it celebrated?