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From Human Skulls to Handguns, the Paris Lost and Found Has Seen It All

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Human skulls, a Napoleonic-era saber, decades-old prosthetic legs and a telescope from Victorian England - they all live on the shelves of the Bureau of Found Objects in Paris, France.

What Is an Internal Combustion Engine?

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Explore the mechanics and inner workings of the internal combustion engine, an innovation of the Industrial Revolution that transformed transportation.

Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild

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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.

Petrichor: What Causes the Earthy Smell After Rain?

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There's often a strong, quite pleasant, smell right after a rain shower. What accounts for petrichor, the 'smell of rain'?

Who Rides Passenger Trains in the U.S. These Days?

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In 2015, the U.S. population numbered 320 million, but less than 10 percent of those people rode the rails. So who does?

Untangling the Conspiracy Theories Around Adrenochrome

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Adrenochrome has been linked to schizophrenia and the LSD counterculture movement. Now QAnon conspiracy theorists say it's part of a child sex-trafficking cult. So what's the truth behind this chemical compound?

Ivy League Universities: The Gold Standard of Higher Education

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Ivy League universities might conjure images of ivy-covered walls, tweed jackets, and old-money prestige. But there's more to these schools than tradition and architecture.

The Turkish Angora Cat Is Playful, Loyal, and Simply Stunning

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Turkish Angora cat lovers often describe this breed as a living piece of silk in motion. With its gossamer-like fur and energetic charm, the Turkish Angora is more than just a pretty face; it's a national treasure in Turkey and a favorite in the cat world.

How Terrorism Works

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Terrorism targets civilians and uses fear to achieve an objective. Learn how governments and guerrillas practice terrorism.

What Is ESP? How ESP Works

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Have you ever had a dream that came true? Or called a friend at the exact moment he was calling you? Most of us have had some sort of paranormal experience. Is this evidence of the existence of ESP?

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