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Who Were the Real Women Warriors of Dahomey?

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The Dahomey warriors were an all-female regiment that existed for 300 years. Their bravery is legendary and portrayed in "The Woman King."

Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?

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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers retreated from fighting with the British into Ramree Island, Burma, where most were eaten by crocodiles. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?

1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

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A 1955 Ford Thunderbird convertible is a classic American collectible, with style, power, and charisma. Learn more about the 1955 T-bird convertible.

1958 Edsel Bermuda

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The anticipated 1958 Edsel Bermuda station wagon was known for its styling, and not always in a good way. See photos of the 1958 Edsel Bermuda.

13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population

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New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.

The Germans Have a Word for the Slow Days of Late Summer: Sommerloch

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You know that time in summer when everything slows down and not much is going on? The German word sommerloch neatly sums it up. But where did it come from?

10 Famous Paranormal Hoaxes

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Crop circles. Alien autopsies. Time travelers. These are just some of the paranormal phenomena that people have believed in but were later found to be hoaxes. Often, even when someone admitted to making it up, that didn't stop the true believers.

Where Are the Northern Lights and Southern Lights?

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Auroras themselves aren't rare, but spotting one can be tricky: You need a clear, dark sky within one of the auroral zones. What are 10 spots that up the odds a bit?

10 Homebuilt Tech Tools for the Developing World

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Homebuilt tech tools and DIY technologies can greatly improve people's lives. Learn about 10 DIY homebuilt tech tools for the developing world.

Paintings by Gustave Courbet

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Impressionist painter Gustave Courbet used a dark palette to paint depictions of ordinary life. See Impressionist paintings by Gustave Courbet.

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