Wednesday, January 18, 2012

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10 Famous Curses

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Everybody has bad days, but Fortune seems to have it in for some people. You decide: Are these 10 infamous cases of bad luck coincidences or curses?


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Nursery Rhyme Trivia

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When it comes to old nursery rhymes, stories and singing games, most of us adults remember a lot more than we think we do. Teaching these traditions to our children and grandchildren is a wonderful way to bond and teach them about the past. But how much do we know about the stories behind the beloved tales?


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Fooled by Nature: Elusive Leopards

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On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," leopards go to great lengths to protect their kills from other predators and scavengers. Their ability to carry three times their weight while climbing trees allows them to hold on to their meal.


How Shrunken Heads Work

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There are several dangers that remote jungle visitors could face. Disease, dangerous animals, deadly plant life, the risk of having your head shrunken by vengeful warriors … wait, what? If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.


How Murphy's Law Works

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The idiom says whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Is it the mysterious power of Murphy's Law, or is it simply people who give the law relevance?


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