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The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon
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The black-haired "demoness" of folklore turns up in many ancient legends, but in the 21st century, Lilith has been recast as a feminist symbol. This is her story.
Hypergamy: The History and Evolution of 'Marrying Up'
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Explore hypergamy, the practice of marrying someone of higher social status, its historical roots, and how modern shifts in education and gender roles have transformed this tradition.
5 Sayings of Confucius That Still Resonate Today
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Chinese philosopher Confucius tutored many young men on ethical behavior. Here are five of his quotes about personal morals and good government that we can still learn from.
Quiz: Finish That Jingle!
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See how many of these jingles you recognize, plus test your knowledge of jingle trivia!
The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Really Work?
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The tell-all interview between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey had many people wondering at the differences between the British royal family and "The Firm."
Is Jainism the World's Most Peaceful Religion?
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Nonviolence is central to the core of Jainism, as everything has a soul - animals, flowers and bacteria, as well as people. How do Jainists practice this in daily life?
What Is the Serenity Prayer and Who Wrote It?
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This short four-line prayer is one of the best-known in the world. But who wrote it and how did it come to be associated with AA?
Hagoromo Fulltouch: The Legendary Chalk Hoarded by Mathematicians
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The world's most beloved chalk was pulled back from the brink of extinction, to the relief of the world's mathematicians and chalk enthusiasts.
9 Cold Cases That Have Totally Baffled Investigators
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Despite how hard investigators work, some crimes just baffle even the most gifted detectives. They go cold. That's where these nine cases stand. Will they ever be solved?
14 People Who Vanished Without a Trace
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One day they were here and the next they simply disappeared. What happened to these 14 people? Will we ever know what happened to them or will their fates be unsolved forever?