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Basements are not a common feature in the South because in southern states the water table is very close to the surface of the ground, making any basement extremely susceptible to flooding. Basements have become a very popular staple in American homes as they...
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Why does February (usually) only have 28 days?
You can thank the ancient Romans and their superstitions for February sometimes only having 28 days. Though records of early Roman calendars are hard to...
Why are sloths so slow?
The first piece of the puzzle to understanding why sloths are so slow is their low-calorie folivorous (mostly leaves) diet. Many other folivorous animals...
What is the difference between a crown prince and a prince?
A crown prince is a male member of a monarch's family that is first in line to inherit the throne. This is usually the monarch's...
Why is it considered bad luck to walk under a ladder?
Many theories exist, but this is the most popular one. This superstition comes from the fact that many early cultures considered triangles to be sacred...
