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The Bond ... James Bond Quiz
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James Bond is about as iconic as a movie (and book) character can be. Grab your exploding pen and let's see how you do on the ultimate Bond quiz. You might earn your license to kill.
Visions of Sugarplums: The Nutcracker Quiz
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What started as a simple children's book has transformed into one of the most important traditions of the holiday season, as fans young and old flock to theaters to see one of the most iconic ballets of all time. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the history, music and characters that make up this Christmas classic.
SCIFs Are Spy-proof Places for America's Top Secrets
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SCIFs are spy-proof, highly secure facilities designed for viewing and working with sensitive national security secrets. We talk to a former general counsel for the NSA to find out how they work.
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?
A Christmas Eve Mystery: What Happened to the Sodder Children?
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Five of the 10 Sodder children disappeared after the family home burned down in 1945, but their bodies were never found. So, what happened to them?
What Is a Burner Phone and Are They Really Untraceable?
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Pre-paid cell phones, aka burner phones, are a common way for people to make calls and text anonymously, but can burners really escape detection?
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.
Chautauqua Has Promoted Free Speech and Learning for Nearly 150 Years
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The Chautauqua Institution, where Salman Rushdie was attacked Aug. 12, 2022, was founded nearly 150 years ago to promote the free exchange of ideas and learning to benefit individuals and society.
How the Endocrine System Works
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The endocrine system comprises a number of glands that produce hormones with a varied array of vital functions. Hormones control or regulate the development or function of structures throughout the body.
Did the Lost Continent of Lemuria Ever Exist?
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Scientists once thought it was a land bridge between Asia and Africa. Occultists saw it as a place where gigantic humans lived who were once hermaphroditic and laid eggs. Yep, it's got a colorful story.