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Is the Bondo Ape a Cryptid or a Specially Adapted Chimpanzee?
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Nestled deep within the wilderness of the Congo Basin, the Bondo ape stands at the crossroads of legend and scientific reality. Once seen only in fleeting glimpses, this creature has become the focal point of intense curiosity and rigorous investigation.
The Driest Place on Earth: Chile's Atacama Desert
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The Atacama Desert, situated in northern Chile, is not just any ordinary arid region. Spanning over 600 miles (965 km) along the Pacific Coast of South America, it is one of the most extreme landscapes on the planet. Thanks to certain oceanic conditions, there are areas that have received zero rainfall throughout recorded history, making the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth.
Exploring the Balkan States: 10 Countries on 1 Peninsula
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The Balkan states (sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "the Balkans") are a diverse and historically rich set of countries that span across southeastern Europe.
In Search of the Perfect Proustian Madeleine
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In an effort that would have made Marcel Proust proud, our writer goes in search of the perfect hump on the perfect little confection, the madeleine.
What Was So Lucky About Mafia Boss Charles 'Lucky' Luciano?
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The gangster most known for facilitating the creation of the modern American Mafia, he was the head of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s.
Can You Become Ambidextrous Later in Life? It Depends
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Most people throughout the world are right-handed. So can they teach themselves to use their left hands, too and become ambidextrous?
How Vladimir Lenin Took Russia From Romanov Rule to Communist U.S.S.R.
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In a quest to build a socialist country that morphed into a communist society, Vladamir Lenin and the Bolsheviks executed and imprisoned hundreds of thousands, and starved millions more.
A Macaw Will Mate for Life and Swear Like a Sailor
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Macaws mate for life, can speak human words and have even been known to blush when delighted.
Do You Have to Tell Buyers Your House Is Haunted?
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When it comes to buying that spooky-ish-looking Victorian mansion, the word is "buyer beware." No states mandate disclosure that a house is haunted and only a few require disclosure if the seller is asked directly.
The Great Planetary Conjunction of 2020
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In 2020, Jupiter and Saturn aligned so closely that, from Earth, they looked like they were practically touching. The last time we saw this was in 1226.