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How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit
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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?
Caring for Forsythia, the Flaming Yellow Sign of Spring
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A cinch to plant and tend, forsythia is beloved for its vivid yellow blooms. They also mark the beginning. Here's how to grow and care for these beauties.
Gertrude Bell Was Victorian England's 'Female Lawrence of Arabia'
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An intrepid world traveler, skilled mountaineer and noted archaeologist, Gertrude Bell broke all the rules at a time when women lived under the oppressive thumb of Victorian-era England.
How Often Should You Replace Your Hairbrush?
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When was the last time you cleaned your hairbrush? Or bought a new one? Maybe it's time.
Can You Dig It? If You're a Badger, You Can
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Badgers love to dig - one den, or "sett," in southern England is thought to cover a territory of over a square mile and have up to 100 entrances.
Attack of the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" Quiz
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What do you get when you make an astronaut and his robot pals watch some of the worst movies ever made? Comedy gold, that's what. Learn more with our "Mystery Science Theater 3000" quiz!
What's the Difference Between Clarified Butter and Ghee?
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You can up your culinary prowess by using either of these fats in your cooking. But is one better than the other?
5 Reasons You Should Grow a Butterfly Bush
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Providing a great backdrop for any sunny garden, the butterfly bush comes in many colors and attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees galore.
Bass Reeves: Baddest Marshal in the Old West, Original 'Lone Ranger'
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Over his three-decade career, Bass Reeves arrested more than 3,000 individuals and survived countless skirmishes with armed outlaws. In short, he was a real frontier hero.
When Medieval Pilgrims Wore Badges to Ward Off Plague
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The tin or lead pins medieval pilgrims wore on their hats or cloaks, some playfully risqué, were meant to protect against plague.