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Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up

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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.

Who Are the Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs?

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This group of men has enormous wealth, and they make up Putin's inner circle. Do they also have any chance of toppling Putin's regime, as well?

5 of History's Most Cunning Con Artists

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You think you'd never fall for a conman's (or conwoman's) shtick. But so did many of the victims of these five con artists. What scams did they pull off?

Can You Answer These General Knowledge Questions in 5 Minutes?

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If you want to answer these general knowledge questions in under five minutes, you're going to have to get moving! Don't hesitate, and see how well you do. We're betting you'll surprise yourself and do it in even less time.

Robert Wadlow: Gentle Giant's Extraordinary Life

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At 8 feet 11 inches, Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history. His remarkable height shaped a short but unforgettable life.

How Solar-powered Refrigerators Work

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Solar-powered refrigerators may sound like something of the future, but the SunDanzer is already on the market. Learn about solar-powered refrigerators.

Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built

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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."

Why Do Most Zippers Say "YKK" on the Pull-tab?

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Zippers are found on so many products. But have you ever noticed that "YKK" is on the pull-tab of most zippers? Find out where these mysterious initials come from.

Inca Pictures

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Inca pictures show what life was like for the ancient Incas of South America. Take a look at pictures of the Incans.

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