Should We Be Wearing Two Face Masks?

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It's the weekend! Did you know that Aaron Burr wasn't prosecuted for mortally wounding Alexander Hamilton because the pair staged the confrontation in New Jersey, which didn't have a law against dueling? To read more about Burr, whose birthday is today, and his adventures, check out our article. Before Christianity, Judaism and Islam, There Was Zoroastrianism There may be fewer than 140,000 Zoroastrians worldwide, but Zoroastrianism is very much a living religion. The purpose of life, according to Zoroastrianism? Actively choosing the good in thought, word and deed. Read more >> Should We Be Wearing Two Face Masks? The CDC is actively researching whether double masking might impact the spread of the virus and, if so, how much. But some folks are already doubling up. Read more >> 9 Refreshing Uses for Peppermint Oil We got curious about peppermint oil's powers. Read more >> What Happens If Your Adult Teeth Just Don't Come In? Do we just keep our baby teeth forever? Read more >> Pygmy Goats Angling to Take Dog's Place as 'Man's Best Friend' Actually, a whole herd of them are. Read more >> How 'Savant Syndrome' Makes Some People, and Their Brains, Extraordinary Imagine being able to flawlessly play a piano concerto without any musical training or being able to remember the digits of pi to over 20,000. People with extraordinary skills like these are rare and generally thought to have a condition called "savant syndrome." Read more >> Test Your Knowledge   If you've been reading our emails this week, you might get these questions right! What activity was originally celebrated during Groundhog Day that has since been retired? a) Racing groundhogs b) Killing the groundhog and eating them c) Chasing groundhogs d) Providing the groundhog with a feast The pinky toe is the most likely place for a bone fracture or break. (True/False) What film made the "Wilhelm scream" famous in popular culture? a) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope b) Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark c) Toy Story d) Batman The Black Codes were designed to reinstate slavery in the 1860s by taking advantage of a loophole in the Emancipation Proclamation. (True/False) California takes its name from a 16th-century Spanish novel featuring a society of Black warrior women. (True/False) Check Your Answers 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