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Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program

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In a bizarre experiment during the Cold War, the CIA used prostitutes and bordellos to lure customers only to drug them with LSD. It was all designed to achieve mind control.

The Hidden Meanings of Lightsaber Colors: A Star Wars Fan's Guide

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What does your lightsaber color reveal about you? Join us on a journey through the meanings of lightsaber colors and discover your true connection to the Force.

What Is the Atacama Skeleton, and Why Is It So Controversial?

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The Atacama skeleton has sparked intense controversy and, based on its appearance, speculation of alien origin since its discovery in 2003. But what is the real story behind this little skeleton?

If You Hear the Cries of La Llorona, Run

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The legend of the weeping woman has been terrifying children for generations. But experts tell us there's much more to La Llorona's legend than just scaring kids.

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."

McKamey Manor: Too Extreme for Most, But Creator Calls It PG-13

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Welcome to McKamey Manor, where you must sign a 40-page waiver, pass a background check and take a physical to enter. Thousands are on the waiting list.

How Alan Turing and His Test Became AI Legend

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First published in 1950, the Turing Test was designed to determine whether a computer would ever be able to successfully imitate a human being. So what's the state of it now?

How Do Solar Panels Work?

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Solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. But is the 'solar revolution' upon us? Learn all about solar cells, silicon solar cells and solar power.

10 Last-minute Stays of Execution

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Most people sentenced to death in the U.S. get at least one stay of execution. In one case, the stay came a minute too late because of a misdialed phone number. Here are 10 of the most unusual cases.

How Radon Works

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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.

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