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April 10 By John Donovan
Neuschwanstein Castle: The Real Story Behind the Fairy-tale Fortress
April 10 By Dave Roos
The Ring of Fire Is the Pacific's Volcanic Hotspot
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Did You Hear?
How Athenian Democracy Laid the Foundation for Modern Voting
What Is a Group of Shrimp Called? (Hint: You'd Use the Term for Bugs)
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Parliamentary Democracy, Explained Simply
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Science
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Culture
6 Mysterious Numbers in the Bible and What They Mean
13 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses With Intense Backstories
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