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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?
Who Invented Chess?
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Like many things, chess wasn't invented by one person but rather several people. Here's a short history of chess.
How Ouija Boards Work
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A key ingredient of horror films, junior-high slumber parties and occult practices, the Ouija board has been fascinating and scaring people for more than a century. But does it really contact the spirit world, or is there a more logical explanation?
How Much Power Did Queen Elizabeth Really Have?
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Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure who was careful not to cross the line of convention. How much authority did she really wield during her historic reign?
Postwar Europe and Japan: October 1945-September 1951
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This World War II timeline highlights postwar events from October 1945-September 1951. Get information on Europe and Japan after World War II.
20 Old Money Last Names That Scream Aristocracy
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We're sure there's been a time when you heard a surname and immediately thought, "Ah, wealth." That reaction isn’t random. Old money last names carry a reputation built over generations of shaping culture, politics, and global finance.
Why was Britain's Defence Ministry testing psychic powers?
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A report declassified in late February 2007 under the UK's Freedom of Information Act reveals that Britain's Ministry of Defence has been testing psychics. Find out why.
Can You Successfully Name These Historic Figures?
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Are you the master of history? Here we have a list of some of the most esteemed minds of human civilization: can you recognize them? Put your skills to the test with this quiz!
Medusa Was a Victim Before Becoming a Snake-haired Gorgon
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The most famous story about her says she was so hideous that people who gazed at her would turn to stone. But Medusa was a victim of the Greek gods as well as a victimizer.
How Vespas Work
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Vespas are one of the most popular brands of motor scooters. Find out how the Vespa scooter works and learn about the history of Vespa scooters.