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Happy Tuesday Did you know that cheetahs were actually extremely common pets in ancient Egypt and were common hunting companions in the Middle East during medieval times? In fact, saddles were even made with special cheetah seats!   10 Iconic Photographs That Captured the World's Imagination Among the 1.7 trillion or so images we capture every year, a select few are imprinted on our brain for years to come, or even forever. Here are 10 of them. Read more >> Was George Washington Really Offered a Chance to Be King of the U.S.? How close did America come to having a monarchy? Read more >> Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Shed So Much? There's no question you love your cats and dogs like family. What you don't love is their shedding. Read more >> Do I Need Life Insurance? Sure everyone needs to think about it, but does everyone really need to buy it? Read more >> Mushrooms: Wash 'em or Brush 'em Off? There's a surprisingly spirited debate on this topic. Weigh in! Read more >> 10 Things You Should Know About Rachel Carson The late American marine biologist and conservationist Rachel Carson is perhaps one of the finest nature writers of our time. And her groundbreaking book 'Silent Spring' is credited with launching the environmental movement. Read more >> Q: Would you rather have invisibility or flight?   This week we're taking another poll! Let us know if you'd rather have invisibility or flight by clicking on one of the buttons below. Keep an eye out for the results.   Invisibility Flight Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list