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What Happened to Oppenheimer After World War II?

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Oppenheimer's legacy is as complex as the quantum mechanics and theoretical physics that dominated his mind and shaped his life.

The Most Common Words in English Aren't Nouns or Verbs

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Have you ever stopped mid-sentence and wondered, "What are the most common words in English?"

Do You Have to Pull Over for a Funeral Procession?

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Few rules on funeral processions are enshrined in law; most are just customs. But that doesn't mean you should break them.

What Did Your Address Look Like 250 Million Years Ago?

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The Ancient Earth visualization map shows the movement of the planet's tectonic plates in a really cool way.

Who Is the Controversial Green Man on the Royal Coronation Invitation?

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His leafy face can be found in medieval cathedrals and on garden paving stones all over Europe, but what is the story of the Green Man?

Butter Boards Are Creaming Charcuterie Spreads This Season

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Charcuterie boards featuring processed meats and cheeses are so yesterday. Swirl some fresh butter on a beautiful board and go to town with sweet and savory toppings.

What's a Subduction Zone? Everyone in the Pacific NW Should Know

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A subduction zone can shake things up — literally. These geological features are responsible for some of the most intense earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis.

The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone

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Most frogs hop away from danger. But the hairy frog? It brings its own weapons to the fight—literally. Known for its bizarre defense mechanism, this amphibian snaps its own bones to create claws that pierce through its skin. You read that right.

5 Countries That Ditched Their Military Forces

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As Benjamin Franklin once quipped: "There never was a good war or a bad peace." That's why these five countries have gotten out of the military business entirely.

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