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It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple
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Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.
Who Was the First Person to Speak English?
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English may be the most spoken language in the world, but it wasn't always. So who started speaking it first?
West Point's 'Goat' Isn't the Greatest, It's the Last in Class
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It's a curious West Point graduation tradition - a special award is presented to the cadet who has the lowest GPA. But West Point graduates are proud to get it.
The Bloody Origins of the Phrase 'Caught Red-Handed'
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There are plenty of examples of people being caught red-handed in real life. But what does it really mean?
60 Cheeky British Slang Words and Phrases
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British slang is known to contain some of the most colorful colloquialisms in the world, so queue up as we bandy about a few cheeky ones.
How the Word 'Hack' Became So Hacked
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The word "hack" has evolved so much over time that, instead of suggesting a shadowy criminal act, it means you've found the best way to do something.
Why Did Junko Furuta's Murderers Get Such Light Sentences?
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Junko Furuta was a Japanese schoolgirl, brutally raped and killed by four young men, who received shockingly light sentences. How did they get off so easily?
If I'm on a Cruise Ship, What Laws Do I Have To Adhere To?
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Cruise ship law is imprecise and crimes are difficult to prosecute. Learn about cruise ship law, cruise ship crime and the code of the high seas.
How Do Equity and Equality Differ?
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While the words "equality" and "equity" sound alike, the meanings are quite different. Here's what they stand for and why it matters.
What's the Science Behind Mood Rings?
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Mood rings were an extremely popular fad in the 1970s. How do they change color, and can they really tell your mood?