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Bertha Benz: The Woman Who Revolutionized Transportation
In 1888, Bertha Benz became the first woman driver in the world and also the first human who took a long-distance car trip. Her journey took 12 hours.
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Undine: The Water Spirit in Medieval Folklore
Undine (sometimes also Undene, French ondine, "water spirit," "mermaid") is a female, virgin water spirit. She belongs to the so-called semi-divine elemental spirits.
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Science Sleep: men and women do not sleep the same way The sleep patterns of men and women differ not…
10 Drugs That Changed the World
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5 Popular Myths About Music
The notes aren't quite seven, and sad melodies don't always worsen the mood.
