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Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same

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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?

Why Do Black Holes Twinkle?

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Researchers at Australian National University studied 5,000 star-eating behemoths to find out.

Empty Pill Bottles Piling Up? Here Are 15 Great Ways to Reuse Them

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Wondering what to do with those plastic pill bottles your prescriptions come in? Here are 15 great ways to reuse them and keep them out of the landfill.

Stardust and Scandal: The Hollywood Sign Turns 100

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There is no more iconic sign in the world than the huge HoIlywood sign that stands in Griffith Park, beckoning the hopeful with dreams of stardom.

20 Most Common Surnames in the U.S. (and What They Mean)

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Ever wonder what your last name says about your family's story? Turns out, some of the most common surnames in the U.S. reveal more than just ancestry; they hint at migration patterns, occupations and cultural influence across generations.

What Is the Oldest Tree in the World?

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In the quest for the title of world's oldest tree, there's some stiff competition, as well as questions surrounding the way we define "oldest."

How Reverse Phone Lookup Works

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Is a random number you don't know blowing up your phone? Try reverse phone lookup and maybe you can solve the mystery of who it belongs to.

What Is It Like in the Eye of a Tornado?

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The eye of a tornado isn't something that most of us see. Usually, if you see a tornado you go and hide. But let's look into the eye of a tornado.

Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial

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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.

88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)

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The night sky has been mapped and studied for thousands of years, with constellations serving as guides for navigation, storytelling and scientific observation. The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 modern constellations, each occupying a specific section of the celestial sphere. Some date back to ancient Greek constellations, while other constellation names were introduced in the modern era.

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