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10 Amazing Circus Families

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Many circus families stretch back seven or eight generations. Learn about some of the most storied circus families still under the big top.

How Ramjets Work

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Imagine whipping through the sky at thousands of miles per hour. This special type of jet engine can do exactly that.

How Tetris Went From Soviet Mind Game to Smash Hit

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Tetris was developed during the Cold War by a puzzle-happy programmer working for the Russian Academy of Sciences. So how did this addictive game break free of the Iron Curtain?

The Misrepresentation of 'Nosferatu' in Vampire Lore    

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Popularized in the novel 'Dracula' (1897) by Bram Stoker, and the film 'Nosferatu' in 1922, the word 'nosferatu' is largely considered to be an archaic Romanian word, synonymous with 'vampire.'

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.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City

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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.

Can You Identify These Small Countries by Their Outlines?

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Not every country can be big, so we're going to feature some small ones that really make an impact. But can you identify them only from an outline? Let's find out!

Where in the World Are These Delicious Desserts From?

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Get ready to send your taste buds around the world in 40 questions. We all like something sweet every now and then, but if you want the best of the best, you need to get out of the country. Can you name where in the world all of these desserts come from?

23 Must-Have Toys from the 1950s and Beyond

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Remember your favorite toy? It probably created a big stir in stores. Read the selection of must-have toys to find out if yours made the list.

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