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NXIVM Cult Allegations: Racketeering, Sex Trafficking and Fraud
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A racketeering conspiracy, sex cult allegations, financial crimes and fraud? Anyone familiar with the first season of the investigative podcast series "Escaping NXIVM" will know that all of these crimes were committed by one group that rose and fell within roughly two decadesm between 1998 and 2021.
How many calories does running burn?
Scientists once assumed that running and walking used the same amount of energy -- that is, they burned the same number of calories. However, a group of Syracuse University researchers found that running actually burns more calories than walking. What factor had scientists overlooked in the past?
The Zizians: A Strange and Dangerous Techno-Cult
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Today we're diving into the bizarre world of the Zizians, a rationalist group known for their extreme beliefs in applied rationality and complex interpersonal dynamics. Initially nestled primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, this community blends philosophy, artificial intelligence and even computer science into their daily lives.
The Pufferfish Really Isn't Happy to See You
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You've probably seen pufferfish on TV or at your local aquarium, puffing up like a balloon when they're startled. But there's way more to pufferfish than their signature defense mechanism. They're a diverse group of species with some truly unique traits.
How SpaceShipOne Works
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It's launch time for the first privately funded space flight. In the course of battle for the X Prize, a group called Scaled Composites has built and tested SpaceShipOne, a sub-orbital spacecraft intended to carry tourists on the ride of their life. Learn all about the craft.
Military Trivia Quiz
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For about as long as humans have come together in groups, we've had fighting forces to protect what's ours. They've definitely changed a lot over the centuries, though. Fight your way through this quiz and see what military trivia you know!
15 Types of Monkeys Climbing Trees All Around the World
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Found swinging through the canopies of tropical forests or foraging on the forest floor, the many types of monkeys are split into two main groups: Old World monkeys and New World monkeys. These primate species differ in habitat, behavior and physical traits, from prehensile tails to colorful facial features.
What the Stuff?!: 9 Types of Christian Angels
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For almost 2,000 years a belief in angels was a crucial part of Christianity. In the fifth century, a Christian mystic named Dionysius the Areopagite claimed he learned the hierarchy of angelic beings through visions and meditation. This author outlined nine "choirs" of angels, with three sets grouped together as "spheres."
Interquartile Range: How to Calculate and Visualize IQR
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The interquartile range (IQR) is a statistical measure of the middle values of a sample data set that is separated into four equal parts. This middle-value grouping can provide a median range between the upper half and lower half of the data you've collected, allowing you to ignore extreme values.
The Ultimate Disney Resorts List: Every Disney-Owned-and-Operated Hotel
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Oh, you thought this Disney resorts list was only going to cover Orlando? The Walt Disney Company owns and operates hotels, resorts, and villas all around the word. When you have an upcoming trip, it helps to group Disney resort hotels by city and nearby theme parks.